Speech Communications (COMM)

COMM C1000 -  Introduction to Public Speaking  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. [Formerly SPCH 1] Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID COMM 110]  
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  
GE Credit: Cal-GETC 1C: Oral Communication; MPC 1B Oral Communication and Critical Thinking  

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COMM 2 -  Small Group Communication  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
This course examines the theories of oral communication within small group contexts, focusing on the theory, application, and evaluation of group communication processes, including problem-solving, conflict management, decision-making, and leadership. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID COMM 140]  
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  
GE Credit: MPC 1B Oral Communication and Critical Thinking  

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COMM 3 -  Interpersonal Communication  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
This course covers theory, research, and application of ethical one-to-one communication practices in various and diverse interpersonal relationships including in personal, professional, and social situations. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID COMM 130]  
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  
GE Credit: MPC 1B Oral Communication and Critical Thinking  

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COMM 4 -  Intercultural Communication  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
This course is an introduction to intercultural communication in domestic and/or global contexts. It emphasizes the influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on how members communicate with themselves and with members of different ethnic and cultural groups. Theory and knowledge of effective communication within and between cultures are addressed. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID COMM 150]  
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  
GE Credit: Cal-GETC 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences; MPC 3 Arts and Humanities, 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences  

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COMM 5 -  Mass Media Methods  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
Survey of mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society including history, structure and trends in a digital age. Discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID JOUR 100]  
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  
GE Credit: MPC 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences  

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COMM 6 -  Oral Interpretation of Literature  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
This course is an introduction to performance studies. Students are introduced to the oral traditions of storytelling as well as the analysis, appreciation, and application of theories of literature and interpretive performance. Emphasis is placed on the study of literary genres (prose, poetry, and drama), styles of composition, editing techniques, and performance skills. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID COMM 170]  
Pre/Corequisite(s): ENGL C1000  
Advisory: ENGL C1002  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  
GE Credit: MPC 3 Arts and Humanities  

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COMM 7 -  News Writing Workshop  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
This course offers an introduction to the principles of news writing and editing, including interviewing, information gathering, critical understanding of news sources, ethical decision making, and writing of news, editorial, and feature articles. It includes readings in journalism and experience working on the staff of the student-operated newspaper, website, and social media. Topics also include responsible journalism principles and questions of ethics, liability, and litigation. Portions of instruction may be offered online.  
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  

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COMM 10 -  Introduction to Communication Theory  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
This course is a survey of the discipline of communication studies with emphasis on multiple epistemological, theoretical, and methodological issues relevant to the systematic inquiry and pursuit of knowledge about human communication. This course explores the basic history, assumptions, principles, and methods of human communication as an academic field of study. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID COMM 180]  
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  
GE Credit: Cal-GETC 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences; MPC 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences  

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COMM 35 -  Introduction to Nonverbal Communication  (3 units)  
Letter Grade (LG) or Pass/No Pass (P/NP) •  Total hours: 51 hours lecture  
Of all human communication, 70% or more is nonverbal. This course introduces the biological and environmental roots of nonverbal communication and how the body, face, eyes, voice, movement, distance, and time are used in interpersonal communication. Nonverbal communication theories and research are presented, as well as opportunities to analyze nonverbal communication as it is affected by gender, society and culture. Offered as COMM 35 and LING 35; credit may be earned only once. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.  
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000  
Credit transferable: Transfers to CSU & UC  
GE Credit: Cal-GETC 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences; MPC 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences  

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