Communication COMM

COMM 1A Introduction to Speech

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

AA/AS area 1B; Cal-GETC Area 1C;

Interactive course introducing the theory and practice of communication, rhetoric, and public speaking. Students will deliver informative and persuasive speeches, learn about key areas in communication studies, such as speaking in a democratic society, rhetorical theory, active listening, intercultural and interpersonal communication, and small group communication, and provide peer speeches. Focus on confidence building.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

COMM 2A The Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation of Literature

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

COMM 170

AA/AS area 1B, 3;

Principles of effective delivery, reading aloud, analysis and appreciation of literature: Reading prose, poetry and drama.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COMM 19 Survey of Mass Media

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

JOURN 100

Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in JOURN 62.

AA/AS area 4; Cal-GETC Area 4;

Survey of traditional and non-traditional mass media in America: Impact of mass media trends and technology into the 21st century; critical analysis of media messages and examination of mass media from historical, political, social, and cultural perspectives.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COMM 44 Argumentation

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

COMM 120

AA/AS area 1B;

Principles of argumentation and persuasion: Practice in creating persuasive communication through finding issues, using evidence detecting fallacies and employing argumentative brief writing.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COMM 49 Independent Study in Speech Communications

Units

.5-5

Hours

.5 - 5 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU

UC transferability is determined by UC faculty after transfer, please see a counselor for more information.

In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Communications. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

COMM 110

AA/AS area 1B; Cal-GETC Area 1C;

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. Formerly COMM 045. Formerly COMM 45.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

COMM C1004 Interpersonal Communication

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

COMM 130

AA/AS area 1B;

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 20.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)