COMS 135 - Interpersonal Communication

    Recent Professors
    Ambarto Sharif Hashim Noor, Paige Suzanne Hifner, Daniel Alexander Young, María-José Zeledón-Pérez, Michael Kidwell, Mariah Limalau Rae Naea, Scott D. Plambek, Maribeth Louise Brown and 28 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    32–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for SPEE 135
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COMS 135
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4G · IGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1 · CSU GE Area D7
    Description
    This course is a study of effective interpersonal skill development and practice in oral and written communication. Emphasis is placed on the personal, situational, and cultural influences of interaction. Topics include human perception, interpersonal dynamics, listening, conflict management, and verbal and nonverbal symbol systems. The course is intended for students who communicate in one-on-one situations, including communication, fashion, allied health, public service, and business majors as well as those interested in further development of effective interpersonal skills in work, volunteer, and personal environments.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Fri 8:45am–10:10am