COMMUNICATION FOR ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

CSK 3211

Course Credit Units:

5

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 3

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor of Arts with Communication Skills

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School:

School of Languages and Communication

Department:

LinguisticsEnglish language and communication skills

Course Discipline:

Communication Skills

Course Description & Objectives:

This course seeks to acquaint the student with ways of constructing valid arguments, with application to such communication contexts as policy making, legal decision-making, organizational decision-making and personal inquiry. Objectives

To equip students with debating skills
To improve critical thinking skills of students
To improve the communication competence of students

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course students should be able to:

Conduct effective debates
Use communication as a tool to enhance their debating skills
Participate in debates and contribute constructively to arguments