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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Argumentation | ||
| Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
| Principles of Argumentation | ||
| Persuasion and Rhetoric | ||
| Elements of Debate | ||
| Rhetoric and Justice | ||
| Arguing Human Rights | ||
| Advocacy Writing | ||
| Law | ||
| Complete two of the following: | 8 | |
| Legal Argumentation, Advocacy, and Citizenship | ||
| Communication Law | ||
| Communication and Privacy | ||
| Free Speech in Cyberspace | ||
| Rhetoric and Propaganda | ||
| Rhetoric of Fascism | ||
| Great Speakers and Speeches | ||
| Free Speech: Law and Practice | ||
| Introduction to Law | ||
| Introduction to Law, Policy, and Society | ||
| Topics in Law and Public Policy | ||
| Understanding the Modern Supreme Court | ||
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor