SPEECH COMMUNICATION
SPCH 1 PUBLIC SPEAKING
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course focuses on the theory and techniques of public speaking in a democratic society. Emphasis is placed on discovery, development, and criticism of ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, presentation, and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 Advisories: ENGL 112 or ENSL 155
Credit transferable: CSU, UC General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area A1; IGETC, Area 1C; MPC, Area A2
SPCH 2 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course focuses on principles of communication in a variety of group contexts. It emphasizes theory, application, and evaluation of group communication processes, including problem solving, conflict management, decision making, and leadership.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 Advisories: ENGL 112 or ENSL 155
Credit transferable: CSU, UC General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area A1; IGETC, Area 1C; MPC, Area A2
SPCH 3 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
Students learn principles of verbal and nonverbal transactions that occur in relationships. The course includes the study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 Advisories: ENGL 112 or ENSL 155
Credit transferable: CSU, UC General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area A1; MPC, Area A2
SPCH 4 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course is an introduction to intercultural communication in domestic and/or global contexts. It emphasizes the influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on how members communicate with themselves and with members of different ethnic and cultural groups. Theory and knowledge of effective communication within and between cultures is addressed.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 Advisories: ENGL 112 or ENSL 155
Credit transferable: CSU, UC General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area D7; IGETC, Area 4G; MPC, Area C, D, F
SPCH 5 ORAL INTERPRETATION
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course provides an introduction to performance studies. Emphasis is placed on analysis, appreciation, and application of theories of interpretative performance of various forms of literature including poetry, prose and drama.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1A Advisories: ENGL 1B Credit transferable: CSU
SPCH 10 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION THEORY
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course explores the basic history, assumptions, principles, and methods of human communication as an academic field of study.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 or ENSL 110 Advisories: ENGL 112 or ENSL 155 Credit transferable: CSU
SPCH 52 COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course focuses on communication concepts and theory as they relate to the workplace. Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, small group, and public speaking skills. Topics include self-concept, listening, climate, cultural and gender Influences, ethics, organizational networks, interviewing, team building, and business speaking.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Credit transferable: CSU
SPCH 54 LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture
This course is designed to assist students interested in developing or improving communication skills relevant to leadership. Theories of leadership are investigated, and students learn how to apply both knowledge and skills to diverse small group and public speaking situations. Students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained outside of class. Campus and/or community involvement is a required element of this course. Also offered as Personal Development 54; credit may be earned only once.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Credit transferable: CSU General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area A1; MPC, Area A2