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30 classes scheduled
COMM 1B
ARGUMENTATION & PERSUASION
5 units
- Description: The study and practice of argumentation and persuasion. Review of modern and historical persuasive speech in a variety of contexts and cultures. Analysis of rhetorical theory and application of methods of effective persuasion. Knowledge of the structure and format of various types of argumentation. Participation in speech activities. Little or no experience in public speaking or argumentation/persuasion is required.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in COMM 1BH or SPCH 1B.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
COMM-001B-01Y
Course Number (CRN):
30952
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
COMM 2
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
5 units
- Description: Experience in interpersonal communication, including discussion, the perception process, critical thinking and reasoning, verbal and nonverbal modes of communication, intercultural communication, and the effect of communication on individuals and society. Faculty and peer feedback on critically evaluated exercises.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in SPCH 2.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Oral Communication & Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
COMM-002.-03W
Course Number (CRN):
31162
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | THREET, DOUGLAS |
Section:
COMM-002.-04W
Course Number (CRN):
31165
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | NI, PRESTON |
Section:
COMM-002.-05W
Course Number (CRN):
31198
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | VELASCO, LAUREN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
Section:
COMM-002.-06W
Course Number (CRN):
31247
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | NI, PRESTON |
Section:
COMM-002.-07W
Course Number (CRN):
31376
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | VELASCO, LAUREN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
Section:
COMM-002.-08W
Course Number (CRN):
31661
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | MENESES, CHE |
Section:
COMM-002.-09W
Course Number (CRN):
32359
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | MENESES, CHE |
Section:
COMM-002.-10W
Course Number (CRN):
32360
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | MENESES, CHE |
Section:
COMM-002.-50W
Course Number (CRN):
32637
Dates:
2/17/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | CUNNINGHAM, CHERAKAH |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
COMM 3
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION STUDIES
5 units
- Description: Exploration of the nature and history of human communication in multiple forms and contexts. Critical examination of speech and communication theories, methods, and processes. Overview of research methods for the evaluation of human communication phenomena. Discussion of ethical perspectives and intercultural aspects of communication. Application of communication theory through critically evaluated exercises and oral presentations.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in SPCH 3.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
COMM-003.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
30964
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | VRIKSHA, ANJU |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
COMM 4
GROUP DISCUSSION
5 units
- Description: Analysis of the principles of group interaction and decision making. Participation in discussion groups designed to share information, solve problems and reach consensus.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in SPCH 4.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
COMM-004.-01Y
Course Number (CRN):
31156
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
COMM 5
MASS COMMUNICATION
5 units
- Description: This course involves the study of mass media and media technology as applied to a diverse society. Includes a study of media functions, responsibilities, practices, and influences, as well as a study of media history, development, and impact in shaping modern culture.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in JRNL 2.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
COMM-005.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
31095
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | VELASCO, LAUREN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
COMM 10
GENDER, COMMUNICATION & CULTURE
5 units
- Description: A comparative and integrative study of the interactive relationship between communication, gender, and culture in American society. Emphasis on the multiple ways communication in interpersonal relationships, educational institutions, organizations, media, and society in general creates and perpetuates gender roles. Analysis of gendered histories, traditions, and practices which normalize certain expectations, values, meanings, and patterns of behavior across cultural/racial lines (Asian Americans, African Americans, European Americans, Latino Americans, Native Americans, gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgendered peoples).
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in SPCH 10.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Lifelong Learning
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
COMM-010.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
30866
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | NI, PRESTON |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| < $30 Check Bookstore |
n/a |
Section:
COMM-010.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
31096
Dates:
2/17/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | NI, PRESTON |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| < $30 Check Bookstore |
n/a |
COMM 12
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
5 units
- Description: A comparative and integrative study of intercultural communication in American society. Analysis of cultural histories, cultural concepts, language, ethnic perspectives, perceptions, symbols and roles as they facilitate or hinder effective verbal and nonverbal interaction across cultural lines. Examination of cultural identities which influence thinking and behavior, such as race, class, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, age, appearance and physical ability.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in SPCH 12.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Lifelong Learning
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
COMM-012.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
30813
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | VELASCO, LAUREN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
Section:
COMM-012.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
30785
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | CNUDDE, ROXANNE |
Section:
COMM-012.-3UW
Course Number (CRN):
30831
Dates:
1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | VELASCO, LAUREN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
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