Recent SemestersFall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteENGL C1000, ENGWR 488, or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better; or concurrent enrollment Transfers ToUC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1DescriptionIn this course, students analyze and practice effective communication in a variety of settings with diverse audiences in a democratic society. Focus is placed on effective communication in groups, facilitation of interpersonal relationships, and methods of managing conflict, as well as message design and delivery for multiple purposes and to diverse audiences. Students are required to actively participate in groups and deliver original individual and group oral presentations. Students are encouraged to incorporate their own sociocultural backgrounds and experiences when designing their presentations. Each student will complete a minimum of twenty-two minutes of evaluated speaking time through oral presentations "live" in the physical presence of others in order to practice informative and persuasive public speaking and to be able to critically evaluate the speeches of others. This course is designed for students who already have college- level writing skills. Students conduct primary and secondary research to create informative and persuasive oral presentations, and incorporate this research into formal outlines using APA or MLA style citations. Recording equipment may be used as an aid to the student's self-analysis and improvement. Access to a computer with online capabilities may be required and is available on campus.Usually HeldMon Wed 1:30pm–2:50pm, Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:20pm 