Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1C · IGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1DescriptionIn 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. Instruction in public speaking honors focuses on audience analysis, organizing ideas, and supporting arguments. Students prepare and deliver speeches on relevant, current topics. Video recordings and instructor evaluations offer valuable feedback on student performance. The honors section requires longer speeches, more research to support main points, additional course readings, and more detailed outlines. (COMM C1000H formerly COMM 131H prior to Fall 2025.)Usually HeldTue 12:45pm–2:05pm 