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COM 309

Advanced Debate

Catalog2026-2027
Credits1 to 3 units
LevelUpper Division
StandardRepeatable up to 6 credits

Overview

Description

Developing well-reasoned and supported arguments. Focus on identifying and responding to most pressing issues and arranging and delivering cases in an effective manner. Participation in UNR debate team is required. Up to 6 credits of COM 209, 309, 409 combined can be applied to communication studies major or minor.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Instructor permission
  • Participation in UNR debate team required
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission. Participation in UNR debate team required.

Units

Laboratory Studio3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Other

Attributes

StandardRepeatable up to 6 credits

Learning Outcomes

  • argue positions more confidently and effectively for particular competition events.
  • evaluate and critique different types of evidence and reasoning.
  • develop and present convincing counterarguments for particular issue strategies.
  • synthesize and apply information from previous coursework to discuss social justice issues.