Speech
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
(Associate in Science)
Required Courses Units
MCOMM 2 Introduction to Mass Communications…………………. 3
SPECH 1 Public Speaking………………………………………………. 3
SPECH 2 Oral Interpretation of Literature…………………………….. 3
SPECH 6 Group Communication……………………………………….. 3
SPECH 7 Interpersonal Communication………………………………. 3
Plus 6 units selected from the following:SPECH 4R, 8; THART 11A; PSYCH 1A; MCOMM 4; PHIL 12 6
Total units required for degree major………………………………… 21
Courses
SPECH 1—Public Speaking (3 units) CSU/UC
Principles of effective oral communication applied to several public speaking assignments which emphasize the development of support and organization of ideas, audience analysis, public speaking anxiety, and effective delivery styles. Prerequisite: ENGL 51 or qualifying score on English Placement Examination (eligibility for ENGL 1A).
SPECH 2—Oral Interpretation of Literature (3 units) CSU/UC
Introduction to analysis and interpretation of literature for oral reading; encourages a deeper, richer experience of prose, poetry and drama; enables sharing the love of literature in the oral tradition. Prerequisite: ENGL 51 or qualifying score on English Placement Examination (eligibility for ENGL 1A) and appropriate skills and knowledge. Not open for credit to student with credit in ENGL 2.
SPECH 3—Argumentation and Critical Thinking
(3 units) CSU/UC
General approach to rational decision making and argumentative analysis including structuring written and oral arguments and rebuttals, gathering relevant evidence for arguments, and identifying logical fallacies. (L)
SPECH 4R—Speech Arts Workshop (v1-3 units) CSU
Supervised preparation for participation in intercollegiate speech and oral interpretation events and/or presentations at local schools. (L) (Repeatable: May be taken four times only.)
SPECH 6—Group Communications (3 units) CSU/UC
Study of communication in small group situations; emphasis placed on researching, organizing, and delivering oral presentations, including panel discussions and symposia; the role of communication in various group processes, including problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making. (L)
SPECH 7—Interpersonal Communication (3 units) CSU/UC
Study of interpersonal relationships, including gender, intercultural, professional, and intimate communication; required to research, organize, and deliver oral presentations about concepts, dynamics, and contexts of interpersonal communication. (L)
SPECH 8—Intercultural Communications (3 units)
CSU/UC
Study of intercultural communication theory relative to perception, context, language, verbal, nonverbal messages, and adaptation; emphasis will be placed on developing effective intercultural communication skills; students will demonstrate effective intercultural communications skills by oral presentations and group and interpersonal interactions. (L)
SPECH 9—Fundamentals of Speech Communication
(3 units) CSU/UC
Basic fundamentals and introductory concepts necessary for effective communication in a variety of settings; emphasis is placed on researching, organizing, and presenting public presentations in interpersonal, small group, and public contexts. (L)
SPECH 12—Multicultural Communication
(v.5-1 units) CSU
By attending the events organized/sponsored by Crossing Borders and Building Bridges, participants are expected to acquire effective intercultural communication skills by valuing differences through their acknowledgment and respect for diversity and multiculturalism.