Communications
4 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking (formerly SPCH 101)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMM 110
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. [Part 2] This course is designed for Communication Studies majors and recommended for students interested in the Forensics: Speech and Debate team, and/or Pathway to Law.
COMM C1000H Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors (formerly SPCH 101H)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMM 110
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. [PART 2] This course is designed for Communication Studies majors and recommended for students interested in the Honors Transfer Program, Forensics: Speech and Debate team, and/or Pathway to Law.
COMM C1004 Interpersonal Communication (formerly SPCH 100)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMM 130
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. [PART 2] This course focuses on the understanding of the communicative principles and theory involved in interpersonal interactions. With a focus on how social and cultural influences shape dyadic interactions. Students learn about the theoretical and research-related influences of language, nonverbal communication, culture, and other aspects that impact the dyadic interaction. Students learn various perspectives and research methods in gaining an understanding of the social and behavioral dynamics related to interpersonal communication.
COMM C1004H Interpersonal Communication - Honors (formerly SPCH 100H)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMM 130
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. [PART 2] This course focuses on the understanding of the communicative principles and theory involved in interpersonal interactions. With a focus on how social and cultural influences shape dyadic interactions, students learn about the theoretical and research-related influences of language, nonverbal communication, culture, and other aspects that impact the dyadic interaction. Students learn various perspectives and research methods in gaining an understanding of the social and behavioral dynamics related to interpersonal communication.