Speech SPE

SPE 102 Intercultural Communications

Units

4

Hours

4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total

Advisory

ENG 152 or equivalent.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

LTCC- Local General Education Curriculum: Area 1b: Communication; Area 4: Social Science; Area 7: Cultural Pluralism

CSU General Education Curriculum: Area D: Social, Political, and Economic Institutions and Behaviors; Historical Background

25/26 - Local General Education Curriculum: Area 1: English Communication B: Communication

This course will expose students to the dynamics of intercultural communications. Lectures and discussion will include the topics of culture, co-cultures, and multiculturalism. Emphasis will be placed on self-awareness, cultural perspectives, verbal and non-verbal traditions, and mindfulness. In addition, students will be exposed to strategies that increase intercultural communication competence.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

SPE 104 Speech Communication

Units

4

Hours

4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total

Advisory

ENG 152 or equivalent.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

LTCC- Local General Education Curriculum: Area 1b: Communication

CSU General Education Curriculum: Area A1: Oral Communication

IGETC Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum: Area 1C: Oral Communication

25/26 - Local General Education Curriculum: Area 1: English Communication B: Communication

This course is an introduction to speech communication including learning to listen effectively, nonverbal communication, interpersonal communication, participate in conversations, large and small group discussions and activities, and speaking to an audience. Emphasis will be placed on building self-confidence and developing the student’s ability to communicate with others as well as the practical skill of public speaking, including techniques to lessen speaker anxiety, and the use of visual aids to enhance speaker presentations.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.