COMS 045 - Small Group Communication

    Recent Professors
    Shelley M. Giacalone
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    4.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of COMS 045
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUIGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1 · UCTCA Area UCTCA · UCTCA Area 1C
    Description
    Students will develop skills in effective communication through both individual and group presentations. This course introduces the foundational principles and practical techniques of public speaking, guiding students in crafting and delivering clear, engaging, informative, and persuasive messages across diverse settings. Emphasis is placed on the use of rhetorical strategies, including the canons of rhetoric and Aristotelian appeals of pathos, ethos, and logos to enhance the impact and credibility of their presentations.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:15am–12:05pm, Mon Wed 9:15am–11:05am