Course Descriptions: COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Previously listed as Speech Communication

COMM 110 PUBLIC SPEAKING (Previously SPCH 100) (CAN SPCH 4)

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100. Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Equivalent to SPCH 100. This course provides practical introduction to the fundamental principles of public speaking through an audience-centered approach, and a forum for practicing public speaking skills. Students discover, develop, and criticize ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, presentation, and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. Critical thinking & listening skills are realized through speaker and audience analysis. Speeches are delivered in both impromptu (spontaneous) and extemporaneous (prepared) modes. Transfer: CSU: A1, UC. (IGETC: 1C)

COMM 130 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (Previously SPCH 120) (CAN SPCH 8)

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Equivalent to SPCH 120. Introduction to various forms of interpersonal communication. Focus on theoretical and practical considerations of behaviors which facilitate or block successful private discourse and the role interpersonal communication plays in the formation and maintenance of identity. Class presentations required. Transfer: CSU: A1, UC. (IGETC: 1C)

COMM 140 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (Previously SPCH 140) (CAN SPCH 8)

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Equivalent to SPCH 140. This course explores current theories in small group communication, examining group development, groups tasks and roles, group processes, and the role of collaboration in critical thinking. Students interact in a variety of group projects, exploring their role within groups, leadership and group work, and diversity in groups. Transfer: CSU, UC.

COMM 150 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (Previously SPCH 150)

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Equivalent to SPCH 150. Designed for students of all cultural backgrounds. Introduction to intercultural communication principles and processes; provides for the development of a more global communication perspective and greater appreciation of other cultures through increased awareness of, and sensitivity to different cultural viewpoints influenced by variables including language, verbal and nonverbal communication, cultural values, gender identification, technology and media impact. This course allows students to examine and improve their intercultural communication competence. (Fulfills Associate degree Ethnic Studies requirement.) Transfer: CSU: DSI, UC. (IGETC: 3B, 4)

COMM 180 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION STUDIES (Previously SPCH 102)

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100. Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Equivalent to SPCH 102. This course explores the history, theoretical models, research methods, and trends of human communication, exploring a range of communication contexts through multiple lenses. The course uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine the intersections of communication and critical thinking, civic engagement, identity, human organizations. Transfer: CSU: DSI, UC.

Updated: 6/27/11