Communication Studies
4 courses · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Eligibility for ENGL 1A
- Formerly
- SCOM 1, COMS 1, COMS 100
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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.
COMM C1000H Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Eligibility for ENGL 1A
- Formerly
- SCOM 1H, COMS 100H
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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. In addition, students are required to attend out-of-class speaking events. This honors course is enriched through extensive reading, writing, and research activities.
COMM C1004 Interpersonal Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Eligibility for English C1000
- Formerly
- COMS 130
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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.
COMM C1004H Interpersonal Communication - Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Eligibility for English C1000
- Formerly
- COMS 130H
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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. Students will explore the study of interpersonal communication methods and theories, emphasizing critical analysis of concepts, such as self-concept, perception, emotions, and conflict resolution, within diverse social and cultural contexts. Students will engage with social and behavioral science research methods, examining issues historically and geographically, to understand the cultural and social frameworks that shape human behavior and appreciate the varied contributions of different genders, ethnicities, and societies, fostering a global and comparative perspective. This honors course is enriched through extensive reading, writing, and research assignments. Note: Students may take either Communication Studies C1004 or Communication Studies C1004H. Duplicate credit will not be awarded.