Speech Communication

DEPT	NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	UNITS	COURSE DESCRIPTION
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	48	SPEECH INTERNATIONAL FIELD STUDIES	1.0 to 3.0 Units	COMM 48 provides college credit to study‚ speech in foreign countries under the direction of a Glendale College instructor. Travel and studies are at the student's own expense for programs provided by agencies approved in advance by the College. Note: This course may be taken four times; a maximum of 12 units may be earned. Each repetition must be in a different country and/or area of the world. Lecture 1-3 hours. Corequisite: Concurrent registration in 6 or more units or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	49	SPEECH INDEPENDENT STUDY	1.0 to 3.0 Units	COMM 49 provides independent exploration to familiarize students with research techniques, career options, and special academic interests in‚ speech. Emphasis shall be on individual research projects, library research, and/or preparation of research papers. There is no prescribed course content. Students develop and complete a research project approved by the sponsoring instructor and division chairperson. Note: Registration is open to any student at GCC who is currently registered for six or more units and who is admitted to Independent Study by the instructor. A student is limited to one Independent Study per semester and no more than 12 units credit toward the AA Degree or Certificate, and no more than six units per division. The units received may be acceptable for college transfer subject to the approval of the individual college. This course may be taken 3 times; a maximum of 9 units may be earned. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Corequisite: Concurrent registration in 6 or more units. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	100	INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION	3.0 Units	COMM 100 is an introductory course focusing on human communication between two people. Through their reading of research-based theories and principles of interpersonal communication, verbal and nonverbal communication exercises, and class discussions regarding personal identities and ethical conduct, students learn to identify and understand factors affecting interpersonal communication in personal and professional contexts. The course focuses on self-discovery and developing skills in the areas of language, listening, assertiveness, conflict management, nonverbal behaviors, group problem solving, and cross cultural communication. Students discover and identify the factors that influence communication behavior, and the establishment and maintenance of meaningful and necessary relationships. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 130)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	103	GROUP DISCUSSION	3.0 Units	COMM 103 is an introductory course focusing on the principles and practices of human communication in various group contexts. This course is designed to help students become familiar with the major theories and research regarding group communication. Students experience the challenge of learning how to improve their group communication skills through participation in a variety of group activities. The course focuses on self-discovery and developing skills in the areas of language, listening, leadership, conflict management, problem solving and decision making, nonverbal behaviors, and cross cultural communication in family, social and professional group settings. Knowledge gained through group discussion helps students to become more comfortable and competent participants in the group communication process. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 140)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	104	ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE	3.0 Units	COMM 104 provides students with instruction and practice in the principles of argumentation and the various forms of debate. It includes the analysis of propositions, research, evidence and reasoning. Students are required to practice various forensic debating techniques through the presentation of their outlined affirmative and negative cases after investigating major contemporary issues; to read a college level argumentation and debate textbook and apply its principles in the preparation of their cases and to critically analyze debate cases. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: COMM C1000, ENGL C1000, or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC (C-ID COMM 120)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	105	VOICE AND DICTION	3.0 Units	COMM 105 concentrates on improving each student's speaking voice through oral communication exercises and activities, Techniques in relaxation, breath control, articulation, vocal variety and pronunciation are emphasized. Students develop accuracy of sound production for standard American speech while learning the International Phonetic Alphabet. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	106	ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE	3.0 Units	COMM 106 teaches the skills, techniques and theories of oral interpretation of literary works. Students learn to use verbal and nonverbal elements to communicate subtextural choices related to structural analysis of a variety of literary genres including prose, poetry and drama. Class exercises and instructor feedback are used to teach these concepts and to focus on the student's individual strengths and weaknesses. Methods of literary selection and excerpting, along with analysis in relation to performance requirements are demonstrated. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 170)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	108	INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION	3.0 Units	COMM 108 is an introductory course focusing on the principles and practices of intercultural communication. This course is designed to help students become familiar with the major theories and research of intercultural communication in domestic and global contexts. Students examine culturally coded communication behaviors to identify and understand differences in communication patterns among individuals and groups from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The course provides students with an opportunity to enhance their intercultural communication knowledge and skills through practical exercises and activities. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, or ENGL C1000H, or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 150)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	115	GENDER AND COMMUNICATION	3.0 Units	COMM 115 is an introductory course designed to analyze issues of gender and communication. Using a communication approach, the course examines theoretical and perspectives issues in gender construction by explaining the differences between gender, sex, and sexual orientation, and how gender, race, and class intersect with one another. Students explore the relationship between gender and communication as it relates to verbal and nonverbal communication. Students also learn to identify the perception of gendered communication from various standpoints, including those of heterosexual men and women as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (and/or questioning) individuals/identities (LBGTQ). An emphasis is placed on improving communication skills by exploring the significance of gender in everyday communication interactions. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, or ENGL C1000H, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	117	PROFESSIONAL VOICE-OVER	3.0 Units	COMM 117 is an introductory course designed to help each student find their ‚'voice"' so they can pursue a career as a professional voice-over actor. The course focuses on the essential oral communication skills and training needed to work in the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to the different genres of voice-over work - radio/TV commercials, film trailers, video games, documentaries, multimedia, and audio book narration. Students also learn how to create a demo tape, find an agent, and market themselves. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	120	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION THEORY	3.0 Units	COMM 120 introduces students to the process of human communication through the study of basic communication models, fundamental theories, and relevant research findings. Emphasis is placed on achieving an understanding of the various forms of human communication, and the ways in which researchers contribute to the communication field. Coursework encourages students to research, analyze and apply communication theories to everyday communication practices. SPCH 120 prepares students for upper division coursework in the communication discipline. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E, or ENGL C1000H, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 180)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	160	FORENSICS COMPETITION	3.0 Units	COMM 160 teaches students to participate in competitive Speech and Debate activities and events which are commonly referred to as Forensics. Students learn the strategies, techniques and skills needed to prepare and deliver presentations before various audiences. Activities range from debate to public speaking to oral interpretation of literature. Students who repeat this course master communication skills through further instruction and practice. Regular participation in tournament, campus and community presentations is required. Note: Students can repeat this competition course three times (four total enrollments). If a student has taken SPEECH 190, 191, 192 or 193 prior to Spring 2017, such classes will count towards the four total enrollment limit. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 160B)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES	C1000	INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING	3.0 Units	(Previously SPCH 101) In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. Students will explore ethical considerations in public speaking, focusing on rhetorical sensitivity to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Note: This course was previously SPCH 101. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 110)