# Communication Studies (COMS) courses

College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog · 10 courses

Source: https://siskiyous.elumenapp.com/catalog/cos26-27catalog/commccn

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### COMS 1004 — Workplace Communication

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course applies the principles of ethical and effective communication to the creation of letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports for a variety of business situations.  Effective communication in teams and team-building; planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents; and planning and designing graphics and slideshows will be taught. 

### COMS 1038 — Intercultural Communication

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **C-ID:** COMM 150
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

Introduction to intercultural communication in domestic and/or global contexts. Influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on how members of groups relate among themselves and with members of different ethnic and cultural groups. Theory and knowledge of effective communication within and between cultures. Appreciation and comparison of communication of diverse groups within the larger context of American culture. C-ID COMM 150.

### COMS 1101 — Preparation and Practice for Speaking Events

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 9 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to prepare students for speaking events and provide structured practice, research, and evaluation. Students will gain experience in several types of speeches like impromptu, extemporaneous, persuasive, and situational.

### COMS 1200 — Small Group Communication

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **C-ID:** COMM 140
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/coms.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/coms.md)

This introductory course explores theories and principles of effective group communication in a variety of contexts while providing opportunities to apply newly-acquired knowledge to practical group situations. Specific attention is given to basic group concepts, interaction skills, methods for achieving skills, group goals, conflict management, decision making, leadership, and small group problem-solving. C-ID COMM 140.

### COMS 1500 — Oral Interpretation

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **C-ID:** COMM 170
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/coms.md)

Oral Interpretation helps students to develop a better understanding of the interrelationship between themselves and the creative arts and humanities of a variety of cultures. Students learn how to select, analyze, edit, and orally perform selections of literature. Students also learn how to evaluate and critique performances of others. Prose, poetry, children's literature, and dramatic literature across cultures are studied. C-ID COMM 170.

### COMS 1600 — Conflict Resolution and Mediation

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is intended to help students understand the role of conflict in everyday life. Instruction is provided in identifying sources of conflict in private, public, and group environments. Students will practice resolving these conflicts and working toward the establishment of low-stress environments. The course emphasis is conflict management, mediation, and resolution skill development.

### COMS 1700 — Introduction to Mass Media

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **C-ID:** JOUR 100
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/coms.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/coms.md)

Introduction to the basic concepts of mass communication, including the history, development, effects, uses and functions associated with mass media. Survey of mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society including research theories, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues. C-ID JOUR 100.

### COMS 2100 — Podcasting and Live Streaming

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/coms.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/coms.md)

Explore the art of podcasting and live streaming, focusing on technology, content creation, and social media strategies.

### COMS 2200 — Advanced Podcasting and Live Streaming

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture weekly, 1 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- **Advisory:** COMS 2100 (Podcasting and Live Streaming)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/coms.md)

This course builds on foundational podcasting and live-streaming skills, focusing on advanced production techniques, audience growth strategies, monetization, and professional branding. Students will produce high-quality episodes, manage live broadcasts, and implement marketing strategies to increase engagement.

### COMS 2929 — Special Studies

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 6 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/coms.md)

This course provides an opportunity for advanced students to do additional study on selected topics in Communication. A Special Studies class is for the highly motivated and self-directed student who is interested in working independently to produce a capstone project or to further develop their knowledge and skills by attending and assisting a Communication Studies class. Content and topics will vary and will be determined by the instructor and student.