COMM C1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking

    Recent Professors
    Donna C. Knifong, Alicia S. Andersen, Ryan Wesley Lingsweiler, Frances A. Winters, Kimberly N. Cantrell, Tara M. Franks, Ivan H. Ornelas, Adam C. Smith and 23 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1C · IGETC Area 1C · CSU GE Area A1
    Description
    Formerly known as COMM 1 In 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, rhetorical sensitivity, creative expression, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. (C-ID COMM 110) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:30pm–9:35pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:20pm