Argumentation and Law, Minor

The  argumentation and law minor is intended for students contemplating law school, students interested in legal issues, or students in fields affected by law (such as journalism, strategic communication, or public policy). To prepare students for successful careers in these areas, this minor combines courses in argumentation, rhetoric, and law. Students are exposed to the principles of argumentation, the fundamentals of free speech, the basics of intellectual property, and issues related to privacy.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.

Students must complete a minimum of three courses exclusive to this minor beyond the courses required for the student’s declared major(s) and additional minor(s).

Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Argumentation
Complete two of the following:		8
COMM 1120	Principles of Argumentation
COMM 1210	Persuasion and Rhetoric
COMM 2100	Elements of Debate
COMM 3409	Advocacy Writing
Law
Complete two of the following:		8
COMM 1331	Legal Argumentation, Advocacy, and Citizenship
COMM 2501	Communication Law
COMM 2551	Free Speech in Cyberspace
COMM 3501	Free Speech: Law and Practice
LPSC 1101	Introduction to Law
LPSC 2301	Introduction to Law, Policy, and Society
LPSC 3303	Topics in Law and Public Policy
LPSC 3307	Understanding the Modern Supreme Court

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor