COMM 120 - Interpersonal Communication

    Recent Professors
    T. Perez, R. Akua, M. McHan, D. Schulmeyer, V. Curran, S. Strothers, R. Tuscany
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of COMM 120
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1
    Description
    This course provides an opportunity to learn and apply in daily life principles of interpersonal communication, effective rhetorical strategies, and public speaking skills. Students present speeches and participate in structured oral and written exercises and simulations; these activities are designed to enhance communicative awareness and skills in interpersonal contexts. Emphasis is on personal, situational and cultural influences on interaction. It is designed to assist students in improving their own interpersonal and oral communication skills. Attention is given to rhetorical strategies, human perception, interpersonal dynamics, listening, conflict management, verbal and nonverbal communication skills including delivery of speeches in front of listeners. (C-ID COMM 130) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-1B)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:30am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:20am, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am