COMM C1000H - Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors (formerly SPCH 101H)

    Recent Professors
    jduarte@riohondo.edu, phughes@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    4–12 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COMM C1000H
    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. This is an honors course. [PART 2] This course is designed for Communication Studies majors and recommended for students interested in the Honors Transfer Program , Forensics: Speech and Debate team, and/or Pathway to Law.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–10:25am, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am