Transfers ToUC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1Description(No prerequisite.) This course provides students with the foundational knowledge and practice of public speaking in a democratic society, while simultaneously emphasizing theory and research about communication in a variety of small group contexts. This course exposes students to rhetorical theory, small group theory and public speaking fundamentals within the context of group communication and live presentations (including informative and persuasive speeches). Students will learn historical roots and key rhetorical theories that ground the study and practice of public speaking, and be able to discover, develop and critically analyze ideas and information in public discourse. Students will also explore and evaluate group communication processes, including problem-solving, conflict management, decision-making and leadership. AA/AS COM GE Area 1B, C-ID: COMM 140 (formerly AA/AS Area E, CSU Area A-1, IGETC Area 1C) 