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CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
CONVERSATION 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
3.0 Units SPCH 101 is an introductory course focusing SPCH 104 provides students with instruc-
SPAN 131 is a course of intensive practice for on public speaking - the process of learning tion and practice in the principles of
improving oral communicative skills in the to speak in front of a group of people in a argumentation and the various forms of
Spanish language while exploring culturally structured, deliberate, organized manner debate. It includes the analysis of proposi-
signifi cant topics in the Spanish-speaking in a variety of public speaking environ- tions, research, evidence and reasoning.
world. By means of a variety of media such ments. Through their reading of research- Students are required to practice various
as short fi lms, comic strips, and readings based theories and principles of human forensic debating techniques through the
in diff erent genres by important literary communication, and critical analysis of presentation of their outlined affi rmative
fi gures, students participate in conversa- public discourse, students learn to research, and negative cases after investigating major
tional tertulias as they review and practice the compose, present and evaluate various contemporary issues; to read a college level
use of grammatically correct constructions, types of speeches including informative and argumentation and debate textbook and
expand their vocabulary to enable them to persuasive presentations. The course focuses apply its principles in the preparation of their
express their opinions, and develop their on developing skills in the areas of language, cases and to critically analyze debate cases.
socio-cultural awareness. Class is conducted listening, ethics and diversity, audience Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
primarily in Spanish. This course is an ideal analysis, evidence evaluation, presentation tion: Eligibility for ENGL 101. ESL students
complement for SPAN 103 or SPAN 104. skills and oral communication eff ectiveness. should complete ESL 155. Course Typically
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or Through class discussions, written assign- Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. ments, verbal and nonverbal communication UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 120)
exercises, and oral presentations, students
SPEECH COMMUNICATION learn the essential elements of public speak- 105
ing and how extemporaneous speeches are VOICE AND DICTION
100 used in personal and professional contexts. 3.0 Units
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION This course satisfi es speech requirements SPCH 105 is designed to improve vocal
3.0 Units quality and force, pitch flexibility, rate,
for those students who expect to transfer to
SPCH 100 is an introductory course focus- colleges and universities. Lecture 3 hours. articulation, and pronunciation. The student
ing on human communication between Recommended Preparation: Eligibility develops an understanding of the speech
two people. Through their reading of for ENGL 101. Course Typically Off ered: mechanism. Emphasis is placed on improve-
research-based theories and principles of Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer ment through increased self-perception and
interpersonal communication, verbal and Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 110) practice exercises. The student acquires a
nonverbal communication exercises, and basic understanding of the International
class discussions regarding personal identi- 103 Phonetic Alphabet. Lecture 3 hours. Recom-
ties and ethical conduct, students learn to GROUP DISCUSSION mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL
identify and understand factors aff ecting 3.0 Units 101. ESL students should complete ESL 155.
interpersonal communication in personal SPCH 103 is an introductory course focusing Course Typically Off ered: Spring. Transfer
and professional contexts. The course focuses on the principles and practices of human Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
on self-discovery and developing skills in the communication in various group contexts. 106
areas of language, listening, assertiveness, This course is designed to help students ORAL INTERPRETATION OF
confl ict management, nonverbal behaviors, become familiar with the major theories LITERATURE
group problem solving, and cross cultural and research regarding group communi- 3.0 Units
communication. Students discover and iden- cation. Students experience the challenge
tify the factors that infl uence communication of learning how to improve their group SPCH 106 teaches the skills, techniques
behavior, and the establishment and main- communication skills through participation and theories of oral interpretation of liter-
tenance of meaningful and necessary rela- in a variety of group activities. The course ary works. Students learn to use verbal
tionships. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended focuses on self-discovery and developing and nonverbal elements to communicate
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101. ESL skills in the areas of language, listening, subtextural choices related to structural
students should complete ESL 155. Course leadership, confl ict management, problem analysis of a variety of literary genres
Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer solving and decision making, nonverbal including prose, poetry and drama. Class
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 130) behaviors, and cross cultural communica- exercises and instructor feedback are used
tion in family, social and professional group to teach these concepts and to focus on the
settings. Knowledge gained through group student’s individual strengths and weak-
discussion helps students to become more nesses. Methods of literary selection and
comfortable and competent participants in excerpting, along with analysis in relation
the group communication process. Lecture to performance requirements are demon-
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligi- strated. Specifi c skills needed to participate
bility for ENGL 101. ESL students should in collegiate forensics competitions are also
complete ESL 155. Course Typically Off ered: taught. Note: An audition may be required.
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
(C-ID COMM 140) tion: Eligibility for ENGL 101. ESL students
should complete ESL 155. Course Typically
Off ered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
(C-ID COMM 170)

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