3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course provides the student an opportunity to learn and apply in daily life practical
principles of interpersonal communication. Emphasis is placed on personal, situational
and cultural influences of interaction. By design this course assists the student
in improving his/her own interpersonal communication skills. Attention is given to
human perception, interpersonal dynamics, listening, conflict management, verbal,
and nonverbal symbol systems. Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College,
CSU
Transfers to CSU (CAN SPCH 8)
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course offers an opportunity for general improvement in the basic process of
public speaking to audiences in diverse settings. An introduction to rhetorical theory
is included. Attention is given to the basic elements of topic selection, analysis
of diverse audiences, research, organization, argumentation and delivery of speeches
and presentations.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU, IGETC
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited) (CAN SPCH 4)
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A “C” or “CR” grade or higher in Communication 122 or equivalent.
Advanced training in the preparation and delivery of common types of public speaking.
Emphasis on the fundamental processes of oral communication.
Transfers to: CSU, UC
3 units, 3 hours lecture
The purpose of this course is to experience and learn about intercultural communication:
the study of face-to-face communication between persons with significantly different
beliefs, values, expectations, and assumptions. A theoretical overview is presented:
however, the course emphasis relies on its unique student composition; students from
a variety of cultural backgrounds (national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, etc.)
are encouraged to enroll in this course. The resulting student-to-student dynamic
offers a unique opportunity to experience and learn about practical similarities and
differences between people of different cultural backgrounds.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
COMMUNICATION 126 COMMUNICATION STUDIES: HEALTH AND WELLNESS
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This introductory course provides students the opportunity to study and to apply principles
and practices of health communication in a variety of contexts. Students will explore
ways in which we communicate about health, cope with health-related problems, and
influence one another's health-related behaviors. Specifically, topics cover provider-patient
interaction, health and identity, the role of culture in health, health literacy,
health in the work place, support networks, empathy, listening, and health campaigns.
This course benefits all students interested in communication studies. The overall
goal for this course is to prepare students to communicate effectively in their roles
as a health citizens, patients, personal and professional caregivers or healthcare
providers.
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course offers an opportunity for participants to grow as global citizens by developing
relationships via the Internet with students at a college in another country. This
classroom-to-classroom exchange focuses on improving communication skills and analysis
of real life cultural context situations. Emphasis is placed on the business, education,
and healthcare contexts and how cultural factors influence interaction in these environments.
Satisfies General Education for Grossmont College D2
Transfers to CSU
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course is designed to give the student an opportunity to develop skills in oral
interpretation of various types of literature. Emphasis is placed upon the pleasure
to be gained from reading fine literature aloud to others.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to: CSU, UC
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course is designed to teach the student the theory, concepts and history of Readers
Theatre, to give the students the opportunity to learn the principles of literary
analysis and oral interpretation, to study methodologies and techniques in the development
of written material from text into a medium of group communication. Satisfies General
Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to: CSU, UC
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course offers training for participation in, and leadership of, the various forms
of small group communication. It is concerned with the basic tools of critical thinking,
such as evidence, reasoning, language, and the relevant psychological factors. In
addition to examining these basic tools, students become familiar with discussion
techniques and learn the characteristics of, the uses for, and the limitations of
various discussion forms. Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to: CSU, UC (CAN SPCH 10)
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course provides both a theoretical and a practical exploration of communication,
race, and ethnicity in the general context of U.S. culture, with a focus on race and
ethnicity in popular culture and the arts. Attention is given to how contemporary
and historical constructions of race and ethnicity influence both popular and everyday
communication interactions. Emphasis is on developing communication competence in
situations where perceived racial or ethnic difference factors into successful communication
outcomes. Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to: CSU, UC (credit limited)
3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course emphasizes the construction and analysis of public argument. The course
covers the theory of argument, the processes and development of arguments and the
application of argument to decision-making. Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont
College, CSU
Transfers to: CSU, UC (CAN SPCH 6)
1-3 units, 3-9 hours Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Individual study, research or projects in the field of communication under instructor
guidance. Written reports and periodic conferences required. Content and unit credit
to be determined by student/instructor conferences and/or division. May be repeated
for a maximum of nine units.
Transfers to CSU
3 units, 10 hours lecture/laboratory
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to improve their speech skills
through intercollegiate forensic competition and other speaking situations outside
the classroom. Individual instruction is provided in the following categories: debate,
informative, persuasive, impromptu speaking, oral interpretation of prose, poetry
and drama. This course may be taken for four semesters.
Transfers to CSU
1-3 units, 3-9 hours Prerequisite: Varies with topic.
Selected topics in communication not covered by regular catalog offerings. Course
content and unit credit to be determined by the Division of Communication and Fine
Arts in relation to community/student need(s) and/or available staff. May be offered
as a seminar or lecture class.
Associate Degree Major Requirements
(Major Code: 56004)
Note: All courses in the major must be completed with a “C” grade or higher.
Students wishing to transfer to SDSU as General Communication Majors need to make
sure that they complete both Comm 123 (as well as the prerequisite Comm 122) and Comm
145.
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Subject and Number
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Title
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Units
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Communication 120
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Interpersonal Communication
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3
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Communication 122
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Public Speaking
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3
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Communication 137
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Small Group Communication
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3
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Communication 145
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Argumentation
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3
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Total
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12
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| |
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Select TWO (2) of the following courses:
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Subject and Number
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Title
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Units
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Communication 124
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Intercultural Communication
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3
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Communication 128
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Global Communication
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3
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Communication 144
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Communication Studies: Race and Ethnicity
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3
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Media Communications 110
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Mass Media and Society
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3
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Total
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6
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| |
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Select ONE (1) of the following courses:
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Subject and Number
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Title
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Units
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Communication 123
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Advanced Public Speaking
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3
|
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Communication 136
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Readers Theatre
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3
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Communication 135
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Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation
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3
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Communication 240A
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Intercollegiate Forensics
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3
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Communication 240B
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Intercollegiate Forensics
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3
|
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Communication 240C
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Intercollegiate Forensics
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3
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Communication 240D
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Intercollegiate Forensics
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3
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Total
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3
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Total Required
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21
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Plus General Education and Elective Requirements
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All courses are not offered each semester. Check the class schedule for current offerings.