COMS 117B - Intercollegiate Forensics

    Recent Professors
    Dave Arthur Odasso, Bryan N. Malinis, Kimberley J. Perigo, Mariah Limalau Rae Naea, Scott D. Plambek
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    10 students
    Credits
    1–3
    Prerequisite
    COMS 117A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COMS 117B
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is for students participating in their second semester of intercollegiate forensics (speech and debate) competition. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of oral interpretation events (poetry, prose, dramatic interpretation, dramatic-duo, informative, persuasive, after-dinner, program of oral interpretation, impromptu and extemporaneous speeches) at the novice to junior intercollegiate level. Students taking the course for one unit participate in one event at one tournament; for two units, two events at two tournaments; for three units three events at three tournaments.
    Usually Held
    Tue 2:20pm–5:25pm