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NOTE: Course offerings change. Classes offered this semester may not be offered in future semesters.243.9 sec. 1 - Persuasion (Spring 2011)
Instructor: James J. Brosnahan (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
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Units: 2
Meeting Time: Th 8:00-9:50
Meeting Location: 111 Boalt Hall
Course Start: January 13, 2011
Course End: April 28, 2011
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 51119
This course will expose you to classical and modern techniques aimed at increasing your personal abilities to persuade others. Through lecture and student exercises, there will be opportunities for you to develop and expand your persuasive skills for use in many legal situations, with an emphasis on persuasion in trial and appellate courts. We will cover a history of great advocates, voice training, the use of rhetorical devises (including the uses of emotion), presenting witnesses, argument, and other related subjects. Exercises will include examples from intellectual property, and criminal law.
This course satisfies the Constitutional Law Requirement.
This course satisfies the Skills Requirement.
Exam Notes: T
Special Notes: LE(20)
Course Category: Advocacy Skills Courses
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