COMM 301    Introduction to Public Speaking    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 II(b); CSU Area A1; IGETC Area 1C
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: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           09:30AM-10:50AM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 150 12301
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 105 15605
TTh          11:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 105 14473
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   M.Theodossy          Davis Cntr Davis 105 13621
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 II(b); CSU Area A3
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 17-May 20
TTh          09:30AM-10:50AM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 105 31615
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

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 III(b); CSU Area D7; IGETC Area 4G
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 17-May 20
MW           11:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 150 13015
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

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 II(b); CSU Area A1; IGETC Area 1C
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 17-May 20
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   M.Severson           Davis Cntr Davis 150 14365
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

COMM 351    Mass Media and Society    3 Units

Same As: ENGWR 384 and JOUR 310
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320 with a "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D4; IGETC Area 4G
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 17-May 20
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   D.Blunk              Davis Cntr Davis 103 13667
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.