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  "college": "college-of-the-desert",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "COMM",
  "name": "Communication Studies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/courses/comm/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "COMM 005",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "005",
      "title": "Survey of Human Communication",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 54",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or college-level composition or equivalent.",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 115"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This introductory communication course focuses on the basic foundations of public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group communication. Students will examine and practice human communication principles and theories to develop critical thinking and communication competencies in a variety of contexts. This course exposes students to rhetorical theory and public speaking fundamentals within the contexts of their interpersonal interactions, group communication processes, and live presentations (including informative and persuasive speeches). (C-ID COMM 115)",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS",
        "COD GE: A1b"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 013",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "013",
      "title": "Small Group Communication",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 54",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or college-level composition or equivalent.",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 140"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course covers principles of communication in a variety of group contexts. Topics include theory, application, and evaluation of group processes, including problem solving, conflict management, and leadership. This course exposes students to rhetorical theory, small group theory, and public speaking fundamentals within the contexts of their interpersonal interactions, group communication processes, and live presentations (including informative and persuasive speeches). (C-ID COMM 140)",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS",
        "COD GE: A1b"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/college-of-the-desert/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-013",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 017",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "017",
      "title": "Intercultural Communication",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 54",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or college-level composition or equivalent.",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 150"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course focuses on the communication behaviors and values common to all cultures and on the differences that insulate and divide people of one culture from others. The study leads to a better understanding of domestic traditions, an increased appreciation of the behaviors of others, and an awareness of more effective methods of communication. Significant writing assignments are an integral part of the course. (C-ID COMM 150)",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS",
        "COD GE: A1b"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/college-of-the-desert/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-017",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 021",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "021",
      "title": "Introduction to Persuasion",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 54",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or college-level composition or equivalent.",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 190"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course examines historical and contemporary approaches to persuasive messages throughout time. The primary goal of this course is to provide students with a solid grounding in theories, principles, and strategies of social influence as they relate to everyday life. It will also focus on the oral presentation of persuasive appeals, and learning to construct, deliver, and critique persuasive messages. Significant speaking assignments are an integral part of the course. (C-ID COMM 190)",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS",
        "COD GE: A1b"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/college-of-the-desert/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-021",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM 025",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "025",
      "title": "Argumentation and Debate",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 54",
      "advisory": "ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or college-level composition or equivalent.",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 120"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course focuses on methods of critical inquiry and advocacy. It covers identifying fallacies in reasoning and language, testing evidence and evidence sources, advancing a reasoned position, and defending and refuting arguments. Analysis, presentation, and evaluation of oral and written arguments required. (C-ID COMM 120)",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS",
        "COD GE: A1b"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/college-of-the-desert/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-025",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM C1000",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "C1000",
      "title": "Introduction to Public Speaking",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 54",
      "prerequisite": ".",
      "advisory": "ENG 001A or ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or college-level composition or equivalent.",
      "formerly": "COMM 001",
      "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. (C-ID COMM 110); formerly COMM 001",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS",
        "COD GE: A1b",
        "CalGETC: 1C"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 55,
          "open": 45,
          "url": "/c/college-of-the-desert/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-c1000",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COMM C1004",
      "subject": "COMM",
      "number": "C1004",
      "title": "Interpersonal Communication",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 54",
      "prerequisite": "ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or college-level composition or equivalent.",
      "formerly": "COMM 009",
      "cid": [
        "COMM 130"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "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 009). (C-ID COMM 130)",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS",
        "COD GE: A1b"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/college-of-the-desert/schedule/fall-2026/comm/#comm-c1004",
          "subject": "COMM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}