Transfers ToUC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1DescriptionCOMM 331 Group Discussion Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Transferable: CSU; UC (COMM 325, 331, 361 combined: maximum transfer credit is one course) General Education: Local GE L1B C-ID: C-ID COMM 140 This course is designed to increase students' understanding of group communication and oral communication. 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. Preparing and delivering presentations, this course prepares students to function more effectively in various types of groups, as college students, employees, as members in the community. The course is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of how group communication is uniquely different from other communication. The course will enhance students' effectiveness in the small group dynamics of roles, functions, leadership, and norms. Problem-solving and decision-making skills are emphasized through simulations and discussion. Group projects may require students to meet outside of class time for service learning or campus activities. Video-recording equipment may be used as an aid to the student's self-analysis and improvement. Access to a computer with online capabilities may be required and computer access is available on campus.Usually HeldMon Wed 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:20am, Mon 6:00pm–9:20pm, Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:20pm 