COMM C1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking

    Recent Professors
    Bethany Works, Lindsey A. Torres, Jason L. Beaton
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COMM C1000
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1C · IGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1
    Description
    In this course, 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.
    Usually Held
    Wed 11:00am–1:25pm, Wed 11:00am–12:50pm