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Understand the impact, uses, evaluation, and structure of communication as a critical element in our legal system and public policy. Ideal for future lawyers. Return to Menu


Sample courses:

  • CAS 215 : Argumentation (3)
    • Theory of influencing belief and conduct, gathering of material, analysis of proposition, case building, briefing, outlining, evidence, cross-examination, refutation, rebuttal, composition and delivery of the argumentative speech.
  • CAS 216: Parliamentary Procedure
    • Presiding and participating in meetings conducted under rules of order.
  • CAS 321: Rhetoric and Law (3)
    • A survey of the literature on the role of rhetoric in law, including trial advocacy, appellate argument, and judicial reasoning.
  • CAS 426W: Communication Ethics (3)
    • Ethical issues in public and private communication; role of communication in expressing and realizing individual and social values.
    • Prerequisite: CAS 100
The Faculty: Christopher Johnstone , Margaret Michels
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