COMM 4 - Persuasion

    Recent Professors
    P. Begley, K. Risch, C. Angelich, A. Razee
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–32 students
    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 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
    Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 2:00pm–3:15pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:20pm