COMM C1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking

    Recent Professors
    Christina N. Trujillo, Debra A. Lavin, Ana P. Petero, Jessub E. Flower, Tia M. Madison
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    15–25 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 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 known as COMM 122.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am