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  "college": "antelope-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "COMM",
  "name": "Communication Studies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/department/communication-studiesv2",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "COMM 105",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "105",
      "title": "Introduction to Mass Communication",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H.",
      "cid": [
        "JOUR 100"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides a survey of the growth and development of mass media in America from historical and analytical perspectives. The course summarizes the principles of the mass communication process and illustrates how that process affects the average consumer of the media. Students will be exposed to mass media problems of the past and present as well as the trends shaping the 21st century. Areas of study include: book & magazine publishing, photojournalism, newspapers, radio, recorded music, film, television, online media, advertising, public relations, ethics and law.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-105",
          "subject": "COMM"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/comm/#comm-105",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 107",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "107",
      "title": "Introduction to Interpersonal Communication",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for ENGL 101 or placement by multiple measures.",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 130"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "The study of interpersonal communication principles and theories. The course will emphasize communication in family, friendship, romantic, and workplace relationships. Focus will be on improving interpersonal competence.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-107",
          "subject": "COMM"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/comm/#comm-107",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 109",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "109",
      "title": "Small Group Communication",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H.",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 140"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is designed to develop effective communication and leadership skills by exploring techniques for productive group discussion. Students will participate in group role playing, problem solving, decision making, projects, and panel discussions. Methods for creating positive communication climates and dealing with group conflict will also be examined.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/comm/#comm-109",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 110",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "110",
      "title": "Persuasion",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 190"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides an understanding of historical and contemporary theories of persuasion in media, interpersonal, intercultural, political, group, organizational, and public communication contexts. It also examines the ethics of persuasion and how to prepare, present, and evaluate persuasive messages.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-110",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 112",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "112",
      "title": "Oral Interpretation",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H.",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 170"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "A course in theory and practice of effective oral presentations. Training in selection, editing, and analysis of various genres of literature. Techniques of physical and oral expression.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-112",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 114",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "114",
      "title": "Art of Storytelling",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is a study of the history, theory, and practice of the oral art of storytelling. The historical and current practice of the oral tradition will be covered using a multicultural approach. Students will find, prepare, and perform stories from a variety of cultures (e.g. African American, Native American, Euro American, African, South American, etc.), as well as different genres of storytelling literature.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/comm/#comm-114",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 115",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "115",
      "title": "Introduction to Argumentation and Debate",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for ENGL C1000 or placement by multiple measures.",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 120"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "The special skills of critical thinking and reasoning are an important part of daily reactions to what we hear, think and read. This course is designed to enable students to create valid and well-supported arguments; to understand and improve their own reasoning processes; and to effectively critique the arguments presented by others. This course teaches formal debating skills as well as informal strategies for advocating and arguing positions.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-115",
          "subject": "COMM"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/comm/#comm-115",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 116",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "116",
      "title": "Forensics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "COMM C1000, COMM C1000H or COMM 112 and ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H.",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 160B"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "A course in competitive public speaking. Students may choose to compete in oral interpretation or platform speaking events at intercollegiate speech tournaments.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 199",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "199",
      "title": "Work Experience Education",
      "units": "1-8",
      "hours": "432 lab hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Students must also attend a scheduled orientation or meet individually with the supervising instructor for an individual orientation. Work Experience Education is supervised employment designed to provide students a realistic learning experience through work. The ultimate goal is to teach students skills and attitudes that will equip them to function and adapt as an employee in a variety of situations and jobs. Work Experience Education is supervised employment extending classroom-based occupational learning in an on-the-job learning situation related to the students' educational major or occupational goal. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to eight units per semester.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: To participate in work experience education, students must have a paid or unpaid job or internship and have approval of a work supervisor and the instructor supervising the work experience in the specific subject area.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)",
        "May be repeated once (R1)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 201",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "201",
      "title": "Virtual Communication and Expressive Technology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course applies theories of oral communication and creative expression by examining the impacts of virtual communication technologies on the development of human societies and individual identities. Computer-mediated and other virtual communication environments are critically evaluated through the development and delivery of oral/live presentations, including informative and persuasive speeches. The rise of individual creative expression through virtual media (e.g., digital storytelling tools used across social media, animated camera filters, interactive and immersive videogaming, etc.) is analyzed in relation to historic technological advancements overlapping with radical changes in society. From social media features to immersive extended reality (XR) technologies, diverse and imaginative examples of expressive digital production and consumption are critiqued in the contexts of popular- and counter-culture, global and civic life, and free and creative expression.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 215",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "215",
      "title": "Public Relations Communication",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of ENGL C1000 (ENGL 101).",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course introduces students to an understanding of theory-based communication concepts and their application in public relations. It focuses on effective dissemination techniques across media. Students will explore the role of public relations in building and maintaining relationships with various publics/stakeholders, including business, education, public agencies, and other entities. The course emphasizes strategies for crafting public opinion, engaging in symmetrical communication, and managing crises in adverse situations. This course is designed for students seeking to develop real-world public communication skills.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 217",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "217",
      "title": "Gender and Communication",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Students will examine gendered patterns of communication and how society, media, and culture influence us in our relationships in a variety of contexts. The course will analyze historical movements of gendered identities such as feminism and LGBTQ rights, and how verbal and nonverbal communication define and challenge gender roles.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 219",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "219",
      "title": "Introduction to Intercultural Communication",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of ENGL C1000 (ENGL 101).",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 150"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Intercultural communication concepts and theories will be examined to understand how culture influences our identities; and how we communicate in interpersonal, group, professional, local, global, and virtual settings. Students will learn to actively and creatively address intercultural conflict and ethical cross-cultural communication in a variety of situations and contexts.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/comm/#comm-219",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM C1000",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "C1000",
      "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "formerly": "COMM 101",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 110"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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.",
      "notes": [
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM C1000H",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "C1000H",
      "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "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 course. The honors course provides more content and requires greater intensity and depth of study than the non-honors class. Formerly COMM 101H (UC, CSU, AVC) Note: Students may take either COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking or COMM C1000H Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors. Duplicate credit will not be awarded. This honors course is intended for students in the Honors Transfer Program.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}