Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1C · IGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1DescriptionThis course offers a fundamental introduction to the field of communication studies. Students will investigate the principles of rhetoric, effective public speaking techniques—both informative and persuasive—and key communication theories. The course provides students with the ability to effectively communicate their concepts to a wide range of audiences and contexts. While exercising ethical communication, students will critically evaluate historical and contemporary speeches in order to increase their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This course is instructed in English in accordance with the standards of CalGETC. C-ID: (COMM 180).Usually HeldFri 8:30am–11:40am, Fri 9:00am–12:10pm, Mon 6:00pm–9:10pm 