COMM 301    Introduction to Public Speaking    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 101 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course prepares students to speak in a variety of rhetorical situations: academic, professional, social, and political. Students will demonstrate effective verbal and non verbal delivery, ethical research methodology, analytical thinking and listening skills, organization and outlining skills, and appropriate presentation skills. In order to effectively assess oral communication competency, each student will complete a minimum of 22 minutes of evaluated speaking time. Emphasis is on researching, preparing, organizing, writing and presenting a variety of speeches for different audiences. Video taping equipment may be used as an aid to the student's self-analysis and improvement. Access to a computer with online capabilities may be required and is available on campus.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 17-Mar 16
TTh          06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   H.Boeh               FLC MAIN FL2 153     28896

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   E.LeFebvre           FLC MAIN FL2 153     28888
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   P.Haug               FLC MAIN FL2 153     28890
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   P.Haug               FLC MAIN FL2 153     29866

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 26-May 20
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   P.Haug               FLC MAIN FL2 153     28894
TBA          TBA               LEC   P.Haug               FLC MAIN FLC ONLINE  28894
This is a hybrid course in which approximately half of the class is online. This hybrid class will meet on the first day in room FL2-153 from 1:00-2:20pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 for a course overview. Students must attend the following class sessions to present and critique speech presentations:1/26, 2/18, 2/23, 3/16, 3/18, 3/23, 4/27, 4/29, 5/4, 5/6 and during the final exam session. The remainder of the course is online.

COMM 311    Argumentation and Debate    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces students to argumentation, critical evaluation of evidence, and reasoning in the context of debate. Intended as a practical course, the fundamentals of proposition analysis, case building and dissent are discussed and applied.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   C.Boylan             FLC MAIN FL2 157     28898

COMM 321    Interpersonal Communication    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Explore communication skills associated with satisfying relationships. Using simulations and structured exercises, students experiment with various approaches to successful communication in person-to-person situations. This course strives to increase an individual's personal communication effectiveness through heightened awareness and greater skill as both a sender and receiver of shared messages.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
TTh          06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   L.Tucker             FLC MAIN FL2 153     28900

COMM 325    Intercultural Communication    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces students to the challenges and promises of intercultural communications in the United States. Variations and commonalities in communication patterns across cultures are examined as well as processes and outcomes among persons of different group-based experiential backgrounds. Practical application of factors which influence communication among individuals of different cultures is emphasized.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   P.Haug               FLC MAIN FL2 153     28902
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   P.Haug               FLC MAIN FL2 153     30951

COMM 331    Group Discussion    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Increase your understanding of how communication in small groups is uniquely different from other communication. Enhance your effectiveness in small groups by learning about roles, functions, leadership, and norms. Problem-solving and decision-making skills are emphasized through simulations and discussion.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   M.Wall               FLC MAIN FL2 153     28904
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   C.Boylan             El Dorado EDC A101   30953

COMM 341    Organizational Communication    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 101 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to allow students to examine both theoretical and pragmatic essentials of effective organizational messages from preparation and presentation to effective observation and analysis. Students will explore the dynamics of organizational communications in various situations including focus groups, quality control groups, ad hoc committees, conflict negotiation teams and problem solving/decision making groups. The roles of internal and external messages on the communication process and organizational effectiveness will be examined and analyzed.

COMM 361    The Communication Experience    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces students to basic skills and the fundamental concepts necessary for effective communication in a variety of settings. Special emphasis is placed on practical experiences within groups, facilitation of interpersonal relationships, and methods of conflict resolution.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   J.Morioka-Hathaway   Off Campus RCC 8     30088
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   T.Knutson            El Dorado EDC A101   30958

COMM 373    Forensics Laboratory    2 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: A laboratory class for students who wish to participate in intercollegiate forensics competition. Areas of interest include debate, persuasion, oral interpretation, expository speech, impromptu speaking and readers' theatre. May be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 09-May 20
TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Morioka-Hathaway   FLC MAIN TBA        31924