Communication
1: Public Speaking
- 3 units
Lecture 3 hours
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001A
Acceptable for credit: UC, CSU
A basic course in speech communication which emphasizes the fundamentals
of extemporaneous speaking. Stressed are research, organization, reasoning,
style, and delivery of presentations; the role of the listener in oral
communication; and understanding the audience-speaker relationship.
Communication
4: Small Group Communication
- 3 units
Lecture 3 hours
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001A
Acceptable
for credit: UC, CSU
This course is designed to provide students with practical experiences
in the decision-making processes of small groups. The student will demonstrate
his/her ability to interact in the small group by completing course objectives.
Course content emphasizes communication skills and theory important to
the problem-solving function of the small group, social-emotional function,
and the leadership function of the small group.
Note: UC credit may be limited. See a counselor.
Communication
8: Interpersonal Communication
- 3 units
Lecture 3 hours
Acceptable for credit: CSU
This course involves practical communication skills useful for communicating
in one's personal life as well as working relationships. The student will
demonstrate interpersonal communication skills by completing course objectives.
Course content emphasizes communication skills and theory important in
improving interpersonal relationships. Topic areas include listening,
nonverbal communication, assertiveness, self-awareness, intercultural
communication and conflict resolution. Credit/No
Credit Option. Note: UC credit may be limited. See a counselor.
Communication
12: Introduction to Intercultural Communication
- 3 units
Lecture 3 hours
Acceptable for credit: UC, CSU
Introduction to Intercultural Communication is an introductory course
examining the basic elements of interpersonal communication and culture
as the two relate to one another. Emphasis is given to the influence of
culture upon the interpretation of the communication act and to the communication
skills that enhance cross-cultural communication.
Communication
15: Fundamentals of Communication
- 3 units
(formerly
Career Communication)
Lecture 3 hours
Acceptable for credit: CSU
This course is designed for students who wish to upgrade their career
communication skills. This course is divided into four main areas of study
and skills practice: explaining and influencing in public speaking, leading
and participating in meetings, employment interviewing, and interpersonal/intercultural
communication in career situations.
Communication
19A, B, C: Communication
Activities/Forensics -
1 unit each
Lecture 1 hours
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Students can participate in a variety of speech communication activities,
including college-community symposium programs; intercollegiate competition
in individual speaking events and debate; individualized speech projects;
judging high school competition. Student will meet with instructor on
a one-to-one basis and in small groups for lecture-discussion on an arranged
basis. Credit/No Credit Option. May be repeated
one time.
Communication
20: Argumentation & Debate
- 3 units
Lecture 3 hours
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001A
Acceptable for credit: UC, CSU
A basic course in rhetorical theory and practice in argumentation and
debate, in which the students learn the means of discovering and supporting
intelligent decisions and effectively presenting them orally.
Communication
22: Voice & Articulation -
2 units
Lecture
2 hours
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001A
This course is designed for students who would benefit from skills improvement in voice and articulation, as needed in communication situations. Credit/No Credit Option. This course may be repeated one time for credit.
Communication
51C: Effective Speech -
1 unit
Lecture 1hour
Emphasizes overcoming speech anxiety. Credit/No
Credit Option.
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3000 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897
408-988-2200
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