# Communication Studies (COMM) courses

Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 7 courses

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

### COMM-C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture total (0.5 to 1.5 units may be offered in the distance education format; when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 72 to 108)
- **Formerly:** CMST 60
- **C-ID:** COMM 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 34 sections (/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm.md)
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

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 course may be taught in a distance education format.

### COMM-C1004 — Interpersonal Communication

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- **Formerly:** SPCH 10/10A, CMST 10, COMM 10
- **C-ID:** COMM 130
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm.md)
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

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. Subjects covered are the understanding of interpersonal communication, more specifically, listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, self-awareness/ self-concept, culture and cultural environment, perception, emotions, relationships, communication climates, and conflict management. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

### COMM-20 — Intercultural Communication

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- **Formerly:** SPCH 20, CMST 20
- **C-ID:** COMM 150
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm.md)
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

The purpose of this course is to develop the skills necessary to build and maintain positive communication and relationships across cultures. Students will focus on similarities and differences in communication behaviors. Perceptions, language usage, nonverbal style, thinking modes, and values will be explored within and between members of different ethnic and cultural groups, as well as the appreciation and comparison of communication among diverse groups within the larger context of American culture. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

### COMM-30 — Oral Interpretation

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- **Formerly:** SPCH 30, CMST 30
- **C-ID:** COMM 170
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

This course introduces students to the field of performance studies through the oral interpretation of various literary genres, including Western and Non-Western literature. The focus is on audience analysis, selection and thematic analysis of literature, script writing, discussion and application of vocal and physiological delivery techniques, program performance, and post-performance evaluation. Theoretical issues and historical developments are examined and applied to the current performance trends in solo, duo, and interpreters' theatre. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

### COMM-40 — Argumentation and Debate

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E with a grade of C or higher
- **Advisory:** Completion of a class in public speaking or public speaking experience.
- **Formerly:** SPCH 40, CMST 40
- **C-ID:** COMM 120
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm.md)
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

This course presents argumentation theory, including research, methods of analysis, use and tests of evidence, refutation, and the logical and ethical responsibilities of advocacy. Emphasis is placed on the preparation and presentation of cases for and against propositions or points of view through extensive research, essay writing, debate, and public address. Principles are applied in a variety of formal and informal debate situations. Public speaking training and/or experience are recommended for enrollment. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

### COMM-50 — Gender and Communication

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- **Formerly:** SPCH 50, CMST 50
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm.md)
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

This course introduces students to gender-related communication, integrating theory and practice in order to heighten awareness of the importance of gender as a communication variable. With an emphasis on perception, verbal and nonverbal similarities and differences are examined in interpersonal, small group, organizational, and public settings. This course may be offered in a distance education format.

### COMM-54 — Small Group Communication

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 162)
- **Formerly:** SPCH 54, CMST 54
- **C-ID:** COMM 140
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/shasta-college/schedule/fall-2026/comm.md)
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

This course provides students with the foundational knowledge and practice of speech-making in a democratic society, while simultaneously emphasizing theory and research about communication in a variety of small-group contexts. This course exposes students to rhetorical theory, small group theory, and public speaking fundamentals within the context of their interpersonal interactions, group communication processes, and live presentations (including informative and persuasive speeches). Students will learn historical roots and key rhetorical theories that ground the study and practice of public speaking, and be able to discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas and information in public discourse. Students will also explore and evaluate group communication processes, including problem-solving, conflict management, decision-making and leadership. This course may be offered in a distance education format.