COMM 270    Communication Laboratory    .5-3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 162 hours LAB
Description: This course provides individualized, self-paced and/or small group instruction in basic oral communication skills. Individualized instructional modules are designed to help the student acquire or improve communication skills in specific areas including public speaking, argumentation, small group, forensics speaking, and interpersonal communication. Although this course is most effective for students concurrently enrolled in Communication courses, any students who need assistance in communication skills can benefit. Course offerings vary, depending upon the student¿s needs and abilities. Students may work with peer tutors and instructors to improve their understanding and skills in speech organization, preparation of presentation aids, delivery of oral messages, creating group agendas, etc. The course is credit/no credit. Students earn 0.5 units for every 27 hours. They may earn 0.5-3 units per semester and repeat this class until reaching the maximum of 6 units. Students may enroll until the end of the 12th week of instruction.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 19-May 21
F            09:20AM-10:35AM   LAB   J.Hawthorne          SCC MAIN FIA 10      20339
Web-enhanced - section 20339
On-Campus

MW           01:30PM-04:40PM   LAB   P.Redmond            SCC MAIN FIA 10      21271
TTh          01:20PM-04:30PM   LAB   P.Harris-Jenkinson   SCC MAIN FIA 10      20340
On-Campus

COMM 301    Introduction to Public Speaking    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320 wiht a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in COMM 270.
General Education: AA/AS Area D2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course prepares students to speak in a variety of rhetorical situations: as college students, as employees, as opinion leaders in the community. The course is designed to assist students in developing ethical research methodology, analytical thinking skills, organization and outlining skills, effective delivery, and appropriate speech presentation skills. Emphasis is on researching, preparing, organizing, and presenting a variety of speeches for varied audiences. Video and/or audio taping equipment may be used as an aid to the student's self-analysis and improvement. Access to a computer with on-line capabilities may be required and is available on campus.

Schedule: 16 Week, Jan 28-May 21
Su           05:30PM-08:50PM   LEC   J.Hawthorne          West Sac WSO 150     24292
First class meeting - February 3, 2008 (Sunday).
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 19-Mar 14
MW           01:30PM-04:50PM   LEC   F.Lampson            SCC MAIN BUS 203     24971
On-Campus

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 24-May 15
MW           01:30PM-04:10PM   LEC   D.Fabionar           SCC MAIN BUS 203     24477
On-Campus

TTh          05:30PM-08:40PM   LEC   C.Puckering          Downtown DT 101      22587
Off-Campus - Downtown Center, 1209 4th Street, Sacramento.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   S.Wheeler            SCC MAIN FIA 10      24476
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   P.Harris-Jenkinson   SCC MAIN FIA 10      20327
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   M.Jeppeson           SCC MAIN FIA 10      21698
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   P.Redmond            SCC MAIN FIA 10      21041
On-Campus

MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   P.Harris-Jenkinson   SCC MAIN TEC 206     25844
NEW SECTION - 25844 - as of 02/04/08
On-Campus

F            10:45AM-01:55PM   LEC   J.Hawthorne          SCC MAIN FIA 10      22327
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   K.Church             SCC MAIN FIA 10      21313
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   D.Fabionar           SCC MAIN AUD 9A      21191
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   S.Ybarra             SCC MAIN AUD 9A      21312
TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   S.Ybarra             SCC MAIN AUD 9A      20329
M            05:30PM-08:40PM   LEC   C.Puckering          SCC MAIN LIH 101     20330
M            06:00PM-09:10PM   LEC   S.Johnson            SCC MAIN FIA 10      21699
T            07:00PM-10:00PM   LEC   K.Cantrell           SCC MAIN FIA 10      22062
On-Campus

MW           09:30AM-10:50AM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 103 20891
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 150 21802
TTh          08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 103 24985
TTh          11:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 105 22464
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

COMM 311    Argumentation and Debate    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320 with a gade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Recommended concurrent enrollment in COMM 270.
General Education: AA/AS Area D2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces students to the role of argument in public discourse. Students develop presentational skills necessary for public advocacy. Assignments include researching, preparing, and presenting sound arguments, as well as developing strategies for refuting others' arguments. Students will explore areas of social, economic, and political controversy through the format of academic debate. Video taping equipment may be used as an aid to the student's self-analysis and improvement.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   P.Redmond            SCC MAIN AUD 9A      24481
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   D.Fabionar           SCC MAIN AUD 9A      20332
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   K.Church             SCC MAIN FIA 5       21192
MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   K.Church             SCC MAIN AUD 14      22328
On-Campus

TTh          09:30AM-10:50AM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 105 23760
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

COMM 315    Persuasion    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area D2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course presents fundamental theories and techniques of persuasion as they occur in various communication contexts, including commercial, interpersonal, public, and mass media. Students develop critical thinking skills by engaging in oral and written analysis, evaluation, and composition of persuasive messages and by examining the personal, political, cultural, and social impacts of persuasion. Students explore ethical considerations of persuasive communication; learn about types of reasoning; and identify fallacious arguments as they occur in persuasion.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   P.Redmond            SCC MAIN TEC 110     22329
On-Campus

COMM 316    Advanced Argumentation and Critical Thinking    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area D2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The primary emphasis of this course is on argumentation as the study of analysis, evidence, reasoning, refutation, and rebuttal, in written, oral, and visual communication. Significant components of instruction will be in written argumentation, with special attention to the essay form. Students write a minimum of 8,000 words divided among at least five essays all of which require research. Curriculum includes "critical thinking" approaches to commercial, legal, political, and academic argumentation and persuasion.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   D.Fabionar           SCC MAIN AUD 8       24482
On-Campus

COMM 321    Interpersonal Communication    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 or ESLW 310 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area E2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on the exploration of communication skills associated with establishing and maintaining satisfying interpersonal relationships. Through theory, discussion, simulations, and structured exercises, students will explore various approaches to successful communication in interpersonal contexts. This course strives to increase an individual's interpersonal personal communication effectiveness through heightened awareness and greater skill as both a sender and receiver of shared messages.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   M.Jeppeson           SCC MAIN FIA 10      24484
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   R.Gillespie          SCC MAIN LIH 101     21804
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   L.Patterson          SCC MAIN RHS 228     21701
Sa           10:45AM-01:50PM   LEC   J.Brode              SCC MAIN AUD 9A      21805
On-Campus

MW           11:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 150 21341
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

COMM 325    Intercultural Communication    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Areas B1, F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces students to the challenges and promises of intercultural communication in U.S. domestic situations. Variations and commonalities in communication patterns across cultures are examined. Communication processes and outcomes between persons of different cultural backgrounds are also explored. Practical application of factors which influence communication between individuals of different cultures is emphasized.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   D.Fabionar           SCC MAIN AUD 9A      19863
On-Campus

COMM 331    Group Discussion    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in COMM 270.
General Education: AA/AS Area D2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to increase students' understanding of group communication and to prepare students to function more effectively in groups. The course primarily focuses on communication in task and social groups, and assignments will include oral presentations (individual and/or group). The course addresses communication concepts and behaviors related to problem solving, decision making, leadership, group roles, norms, and conformity.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   N.Caselli            SCC MAIN AUD 9A      20334
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   N.Caselli            SCC MAIN AUD 7       20336
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   J.Hawthorne          SCC MAIN AUD 34      20337
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   R.Gillespie          SCC MAIN BUS 141     20338
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   J.Anderson           SCC MAIN T07 1       21806
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   J.Anderson           SCC MAIN AUD 9B      21702
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   J.Anderson           SCC MAIN FIA 10      21703
W            06:00PM-09:00PM   LEC   L.Petite             SCC MAIN FIA 10      20893
On-Campus

MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   L.Black              Davis Cntr Davis 105 22389
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

COMM 351    Mass Media and Society (Same as ENGWR 384 & JOUR 310)    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320 with a "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area B1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an interdisciplinary course exploring aspects of communication and the impact of mass media on the individual and society. The survey includes basic communication models, books, magazines, newspapers, recordings, movies, radio, television, advertising, public relations, the Internet, theories of communication, relationships between mass media and business and government, and processes and effects from a social science perspective. (Credit may be awarded for COMM 351, ENGWR 384 or JOUR 310.)

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   D.Heimer             SCC MAIN T03 1       24827
On-Campus

Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.Haag               SCC MAIN LRC 121     20326
Telecourse. Students must attend orientation on campus. Please check online schedule periodically for orientation dates and times.

COMM 361    The Communication Experience    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in COMM 270 (Communication Training Laboratory).
General Education: AA/AS Area D2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces students to basic skills and introductory concepts necessary for effective communication in a variety of settings with a variety of audiences. Special emphasis is placed on practical experiences within groups, facilitation of interpersonal relationships, and methods of conflict resolution. As part of this course, students will be required to actively participate in groups and deliver individual and group oral presentations.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   P.Redmond            SCC MAIN ADJ 4       21042
W            06:00PM-09:00PM   LEC   S.Johnson            SCC MAIN T03 1       21807
On-Campus

COMM 374    Forensics Laboratory    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: COMM 301 or COMM 311 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: Through individualized instruction and participation in public speaking events, academic debate, literature interpretation, public campaigns, and/or training presentations, students will develop listening skills, organization skills, and the ability to recognize matters of political, social, and economic importance. This course helps students develop their skills as critical thinkers and competent speakers. This is a lecture/laboratory course giving practice in preparing for and participating in the Student Speaker's Bureau and/or Intercollegiate Forensics competition. Areas of interest include debate, persuasive speaking, oral interpretation of literature, impromptu speaking, expository speaking, readers' theater, training presentations and campaign development. Field trips to tournaments or other speaking events may be required. The course is open entry/open exit and may be taken four times for a maximum of twelve units. Students earn 1 unit of credit for every 18 hours of lecture or 54 hours of lab.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          03:00PM-03:25PM   LEC   K.Church             SCC MAIN FIA 27      20333
TTh          03:30PM-06:35PM   LAB   K.Church             SCC MAIN FIA 27      
On-Campus

MW           03:00PM-03:25PM   LEC   K.Church             SCC MAIN FIA 27      24487
MW           03:30PM-06:35PM   LAB   K.Church             SCC MAIN FIA 27      
On-Campus

COMM 495    Independent Studies in Communication    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course involves an individual student or small groups of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regular offered courses, pursuant to an agreement among college, faculty members, and students. Independent studies in communication offers students a chance to do research that is more typical of industry and graduate student work. This course may be taken four times providing there is no duplication of content areas.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Church              TBA TBA             25883
On-Campus