COMM 4 - Persuasion

    Recent Professors
    K. Risch, A. Razee, C. Angelich, P. Begley
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–32 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COMM 4
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1
    Description
    This course explores the theories and practices of influence, advocacy, and reasoning from the perspective of both persuader and audience. Rhetorical and social theories of persuasion are studied, and historical and contemporary persuasive messages are analyzed. Students also practice by preparing effective and ethical persuasive speeches and other appeals. (A, CSU, UC)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:20pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:45pm