COMM C1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking

    Recent Professors
    Melissa Cardinale, Bobby Chambers, Molly May, Oldooz Mohammadi, Rebecca Genauer, Deborah Sturt, Gabriel King, Jennifer Baumback and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    28 students
    Difficulty
    4.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    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. [Formerly SPCH 1] Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID COMM 110]
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 9:00am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:25pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:55pm