20 courses with the subject COMM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
COMM 104Argumentation and Debate3
(LEC 48-54) This course develops critical inquiry, reasoning, advocacy, writing, and oral presentation skills. Through the analysis and development of oral and written arguments and rebuttals, the student gains experience evaluating types of reasoning, identifying logical fallacies, testing evidence and sources of information, advancing reasoned positions, and ethically refuting arguments. Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 120 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS D2
(LEC 48-54) This course develops critical inquiry, reasoning, advocacy, writing, and oral presentation skills. Through the analysis and development of oral and written arguments and rebuttals, the student gains experience evaluating types of reasoning, identifying logical fallacies, testing evidence and sources of information, advancing reasoned positions, and ethically refuting arguments. Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 120 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS D2
(LEC 48-54) This course studies communication in small group contexts. Topics include the development of group rules and norms, the emergence of leadership and other roles, and the importance of diversity in decision making. Through participation in group simulations and discussions, the student will learn creativity and critical thinking in problem solving and will develop skills of listening, leadership, consensus building, and Transfers to CSU only C-ID: COMM 140 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS D2
(LEC 48-54) This course studies communication and culture. It is designed to develop the student's understanding of intercultural communication between/among people from different ethnic and cultural groups across a variety of contexts, both global and domestic. This course focuses on the influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns and explores theory and knowledge of effective communication within and between cultures. Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 150 Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-4 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
(LEC 48-54) This course studies communication and culture. It is designed to develop the student's understanding of intercultural communication between/among people from different ethnic and cultural groups across a variety of contexts, both global and domestic. This course focuses on the influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns and explores theory and knowledge of effective communication within and between cultures. Recommended Preparation: ENGL-C1000 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 150 Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-4 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
COMM 111Introduction to Mass Communication (formerly COMM-110)3
(LEC 48-54) This course provides a survey of mass communication and explores the relationships between media, people, and society. The course covers media history, structure, and trends in books, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, recorded music, film, home video, and the Internet. Students will research mediums, apply theories, and analyze media effects within the context of economics, technology, law, ethics, and social i Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: JOUR 100 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
(LEC 48-54) This course analyzes the art of communicating works of literary merit to an audience; it is an introduction to performance studies. Appropriate literary selection and the use of vocal skills, along with facial and body expression will be developed in order to present works of literature to a theatrical audience. Individual and group performances of poetry, prose, and drama are included. *Cross-listed as THA-113 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 170 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C
(LEC 48-54) This course is designed to provide a better understanding of the theory, practice, and strategies of persuasion in a variety of human contexts. Knowledge of the persuasion process and social influence should enable one to make more informed decisions as a sender and receiver of persuasive messages. This course will help students become more effective at influencing others. Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 190
(LEC 48-54) This course examines and explores the role of communication within organizations. Concern will be given to theories and application pertaining to communication in the workplace. Areas such as technologies, leadership, teamwork, culture, diversity, global organizations, and ethics will be examined. Transfers to CSU only
(LEC 48-54) This course examines a range of theoretical approaches to the field of communication studies and acts as an introduction to the field of communication by addressing public, rhetorical, interpersonal, intercultural, group, organizational, mass, and mediated communication. Individual and group presentations help students identify and analyze communication patterns and their effects as well as develop strategies for becom Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 180 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
(LEC 48-54) This course is an introduction to the principles, history and development, and practice of Public Relations. It examines the origins and evolution of the role of the PR practitioner. Students will learn to identify trends and use research and respond ethically to the many challenges facing organizations today. Planning, strategic management, choice of media tactics, and types of campaigns are scrutinized and analyzed a Transfers to CSU only
(LEC 16-18) This course prepares students to compete in intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments. Students will engage in research, preparation of interpretive material from literature, construction of debate cases, and lab practice for competition. Recommended Preparation: COMM-C1000 or COMM-104 or COMM-113 or THA-113 or concurrent enrollment in COMM-C1000 or COMM-104 or COMM-113 or THA-113 . Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 160B Times may be taken for credit: 4
(LEC 48-54) This course develops advanced principles and skills of public speaking including application of rhetorical theory, advanced research skills, in-depth audience analysis, and the art of clear, precise, and articulate delivery. In addition to fostering eloquence, consideration is paid to information competency, specific contexts of oratory and advanced critical analysis of public discourse. Transfers to both UC/CSU
COMM 299Special Projects: Communication Studies1-3
(IS 16-54) Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor. Transfers to CSU only
Two Communication Studies classes must be completed prior to enrollment; a Special Projects contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment.
COMM 516Gender and Communication (formerly COMM-116)3
(LEC 48-54) This course examines gender differences in communication, including theories concerning differences, as well as, issues of gender in a variety of contexts such as families, relationships, the workplace, the media and school. (formerly COMM-116) Transfers to CSU only Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-4 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
COMM 549Work Experience Education: Communication Studies0.5-8
WEE 24-432 This experiential learning course places students in supervised internships related to their academic major or career interests. Through hands-on work experience, students will build upon classroom-based learning and develop transferable skills. Internship work sites must be approved by the college prior to enrollment. Other Enrollment Criteria: Each student must be enrolled for the full semester and have completed one course in the discipline. Student must also complete a WEE Orientation and Training Plan (Agreement) prior to registration. Please refer to the Work Experience Student Handbook for specific information. Transfers to CSU only Offered as Pass/No Pass Only
(LEC 48-54) 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 COMM-100) Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 110 Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-1C AA/AS General Education: AA/AS D2
COMM C1000HIntroduction to Public Speaking - Honors3
(LEC 48-54) 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. This is an honors cour Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 110 Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-1C AA/AS General Education: AA/AS D2
(LEC 48-54) 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. (formerly COMM-103) Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 130 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS D2
(LEC 48-54) 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. This is an honors course. (formerly COMM-103H) Transfers to both UC/CSU C-ID: COMM 130 AA/AS General Education: AA/AS D2
