ADVOCACY

This course provides an opportunity to explore various methods of oral and written advocacy in a small-group setting.  Law and policy topics regarding public education are introduced as vehicles to frame arguments and to provide for class feedback on effective presentation techniques.

[Political Science 179/Social Science 189]

Class participation accounts for a significant portion of the course grade; class members are required to attend class regularly, prepare two argumentative papers, and participate routinely in class exercises and team debates.

For a closer look at the course structure and expectations, feel free to visit the course website from a previous quarter.

COURSE ENROLLMENT INFORMATION:

• Prerequisite: Completion of "Political Science 71A: Introduction to Law."

• Enrollment in this course also requires instructor permission (by add card).

  • *This course was created to fill a certification requirement in the "Law Forum" program. 

  • Forum members receive enrollment priority.

• Please contact the instructor prior to the start of the quarter to request a spot in this course (requests are evaluated along several factors).  You may also attend class on the first day to see if any spots are available.

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