COMM 102 - Small Group Communication

    Recent Professors
    Angelina R. Paolello, Andrea M. Sanders, Matthew Hoskins, Amy M. Silva
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    28–30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COMM 102
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1
    Description
    Provides an introduction to effective public speaking in a democratic society and an overview of group communication theory. Students will learn how to research, organize, outline, and effectively deliver faculty-supervised, faculty-evaluated oral presentations to a live audience. Through practice and research, students will explore concepts of group dynamics, leadership, decision-making, verbal/nonverbal communication, and conflict management. The course is not open to students who received credit for SPCH 102. As per CalGETC requirements, this course is taught in English.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 11:15am–1:20pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–8:50pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:20am, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am