Communication COMM

COMM-C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking

Units

3

Hours

54 lecture hours

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

COMM 110

Letter Grade Only

Limitations on Enrollment: Not open for credit to students with credit in SPECH1

Counts toward WCC Graduation Area 1B

Cal-GETC: 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. Additionally, a focus on audience analysis, ethical considerations, effective use of visual aids, and addressing public speaking anxiety will be addressed.

Offered: Fall 2026 (6 sections)

COMM-C1004 Interpersonal Communication

Units

3

Hours

54 lecture hours

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

COMM 130

Letter Grade Only

Limitations on Enrollment: Not open for credit to students with credit in SPECH7

Counts toward WCC Graduation Area 1B, Area 4

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 course explores how communication supports the development of meaningful, effective, and satisfying interpersonal relationships. Factors influencing interpersonal communication are analyzed, such as: language, perception, conflict, non-verbal behaviors, and communication climate.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)