COMM 102
Principles of Argumentation
Description: Lecture, four hours. Analysis of propositions, tests of evidence, briefing. Study of hindrances to clear thinking, ambiguity of terms, and prejudices. Critical analysis of selected argumentative speeches. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Winter 2023 - Dr. Carpenter was definitely the best professor that I have had in my time at UCLA. His lectures uplift students and empower your vision/voice. It was nice too to hear both sides of arguments that he gave during debate classes. He never made anyone feel bad. This not only was an easy class, but one that I looked forward to everyday. ROB IS THE GOAT
Winter 2023 - Dr. Carpenter was definitely the best professor that I have had in my time at UCLA. His lectures uplift students and empower your vision/voice. It was nice too to hear both sides of arguments that he gave during debate classes. He never made anyone feel bad. This not only was an easy class, but one that I looked forward to everyday. ROB IS THE GOAT
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I took Argumentation (Debate) with him and I really enjoyed it. It was nice having a small class; you really got to know other people in your group as well as other members of the class, and we all got excited to see a few people debate because of what we knew about their personalities. Miller seems dry, and I think I only saw him smile two times, but he's actually really funny- we just could never figure out if it was intentional or not. He's not exactly available; if you want to get a hold of him plan a couple days ahead, but he seems really caring once you actually start talking to him. He trains the whole class to say "I'm ___" before they make a remark, which is how he does grading, and by the end of the class whenever you hear someone introduce themselves you automatically reply, "Hi, _____" without thinking. The debates are the only part of the class that involve real work; you get comments after it's over so it's best to do a good job, but everyone's good natured and they all have to go through it so it's not a big source of worry. Grading is easy, and it's a fun class overall- expect your beliefs to be challenged. I recommend it.
I took Argumentation (Debate) with him and I really enjoyed it. It was nice having a small class; you really got to know other people in your group as well as other members of the class, and we all got excited to see a few people debate because of what we knew about their personalities. Miller seems dry, and I think I only saw him smile two times, but he's actually really funny- we just could never figure out if it was intentional or not. He's not exactly available; if you want to get a hold of him plan a couple days ahead, but he seems really caring once you actually start talking to him. He trains the whole class to say "I'm ___" before they make a remark, which is how he does grading, and by the end of the class whenever you hear someone introduce themselves you automatically reply, "Hi, _____" without thinking. The debates are the only part of the class that involve real work; you get comments after it's over so it's best to do a good job, but everyone's good natured and they all have to go through it so it's not a big source of worry. Grading is easy, and it's a fun class overall- expect your beliefs to be challenged. I recommend it.
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