Communication skills are essential to forming and maintaining personal relationships, acquiring and excelling in a job, and relating to the world around us. Through the study and practice of interpersonal, professional, and intercultural communication skills, students will learn how their perceptions and self-esteem affect their interactions with others. Beyond this, students will improve their abilities to speak, write, and present information effectively, whether in face-to-face interactions or in public or mass-media settings. The Communication program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to obtain a degree in Communication or a related Social Science field.
COMM 1A
Introduction to Speech
Introduction to Speech
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Rhetorical and argumentative analysis of significant contemporary political and social issues: Developing, stating, organizing and researching ideas; critical thought and evaluative listening. 1506.00
AA/AS area 4c; CSU area A1; IGETC area 1C;
COMM 2A
The Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation of Literature
The Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation of Literature
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Principles of effective delivery, reading aloud, analysis and appreciation of literature: Reading prose, poetry and drama. 1506.00
AA/AS area 3, 4c; CSU area C2;
(C-ID: COMM 170)
COMM 19
Survey of Mass Media
Survey of Mass Media
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in JOURN 62.
Survey of traditional and non-traditional mass media in America: Impact of mass media trends and technology into the 21st century; critical analysis of media messages and examination of mass media from historical, political, social, and cultural perspectives. 1506.00
AA/AS area 2, 4c; CSU area D; IGETC area 4;
(C-ID: JOURN 100)
COMM 20
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Interpersonal Communication Skills
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Analysis of communication needs and improvement of skills of listening, perception, nonverbal communication, semantics, and conflict management. 1506.00
AA/AS area 4c; CSU area A1; IGETC area 1C;
(C-ID: COMM 130)
COMM 44
Argumentation
Argumentation
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Principles of argumentation and persuasion: Practice in creating persuasive communication through finding issues, using evidence detecting fallacies and employing argumentative brief writing. 1506.00
AA/AS area 4c; CSU area A1, C1; IGETC area 1C;
(C-ID: COMM 120)
COMM 45
Public Speaking
Public Speaking
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Principles of public speaking: Oral presentations based on political and social issues; critical-thinking, organization, and research. 1506.00
AA/AS area 4c; CSU area A1; IGETC area 1C;
(C-ID: COMM 110)
COMM 49
Independent Study in Speech Communications
Independent Study in Speech Communications
.5 – 5 units, .5 – 5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
UC transferability is determined by UC faculty after transfer, please see a counselor for more information.
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student’s choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Communications. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. 1506.00
