Communication Studies Courses
CMST 1 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
3 units
Theory and techniques of public speaking. 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; includes developing the faculties of critical listening and problem solving. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE: IB. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSUGE: A1; IGETC: 1C; C-ID# COMM 110.
Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C.
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass
CMST 2 - Oral Interpretation of Literature
3 units
Critical analysis, appreciation, and application of theories and techniques used to perform various forms of literature, including poetry, prose, and drama. Students will learn to evaluate, analyze, edit, and creatively perform selections of literature for an audience. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE: IB, III. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSUGE: C2; C-ID# COMM 170.
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass
CMST 3 - Group Communication
3 units
Principles of communication in a variety of group contexts. Theory, application, and evaluation of group communication processes, including norms, roles, problem solving, conflict management, decision making, and leadership. Includes participation in simulation exercises and group activities. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE: IV. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSUGE: E; C-ID# COMM 140.
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass
CMST 4 - Introduction to Communication Studies
3 units
Introduction to the breadth of the communication discipline with a focus on the foundations of interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking. Examination and practice of basic human communication principles and theories to develop critical thinking and communication competencies in a variety of contexts. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE: IB, IV. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSUGE: D7; IGETC: 4; C-ID# COMM 115.
Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C.
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass
CMST 5 - Readers Theater
3 units
Introduction to the various principles and techniques used in readers theater, a style of theater that combines oral interpretation and conventional theater to make literature come alive for the audience. Using prose, poetry, and drama literature, students will create, compile, analyze, stage, and perform one or more readers theater productions. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE: III. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSUGE: C2.
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass
CMST 10 - Interpersonal Communication
3 units
Exploration, discussion, and evaluation of the principles of the verbal and non-verbal communication process in relationships. Study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE: IB, IV. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSUGE: A1, D7, E; IGETC: 1C, 4G; C-ID# COMM 130.
Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C.
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass
CMST 11 - Intercultural Communication
3 units
Introduction to intercultural communication in domestic and/or global contexts. Influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on how members of groups relate among themselves and with members of different ethnic and cultural groups. Theory, knowledge, appreciation, practical application and comparison of effective communication among diverse groups of people from different domestic and international cultures. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE: III, IV. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSUGE: D3, D7, E; IGETC: 4G; C-ID# COMM 150.
Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C.
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Option: Letter Grade
CMST 46 - Argumentation and Debate
3 units
Methods of critical inquiry and advocacy of contemporary moral, political, economic, and philosophical issues in a diverse multicultural society. Identifying fallacies in reasoning and language, testing evidence and evidence sources, advancing a reasoned position, and defending and refuting arguments. Analysis, presentation, and evaluation of oral and written arguments. 54 hours lecture. AA/AS GE: IB, IC. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSUGE: A1, A3; IGETC: 1C; C-ID# COMM 120.
Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C.
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass
CMST 48 - Activities in Forensics
1-4 units
Competition in the areas of public speaking and oral interpretation. Preparation, including research and writing; practice; and participation and performance in intercollegiate speech and debate tournaments. Number of times course may be taken for credit: 4. 54-216 hours laboratory. AA/AS GE: IB. Transfer: CSU; C-ID# COMM 160B.
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Option: Letter or Pass/No Pass