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107 111 120
CAREER COMMUNICATION INTRODUCTION TO ORAL INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION
3.0 Units COMMUNICATION THEORY
SPCH 107 is an introductory course focus- 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
ing on eff ective oral communication in the SPCH 111 is an introductory course focus- SPCH 120 introduces students to the process
workplace. Emphasis is placed on examining ing on oral communication. The course is of human communication through the study
both theoretical and practical essentials of specifi cally designed for non-native speak- of basic communication models, fundamen-
eff ective business and professional commu- ers of English whose oral language skills tal theories, and relevant research fi ndings.
nication - from preparation and presentation require further development, and those Emphasis is placed on achieving an under-
to effi cacious observation and analysis. The native English speakers whose degree of standing of the various forms of human
course focuses on developing skills in the communication anxiety prevents them from communication, and the ways in which
areas of language, listening, verbal and communicating eff ectively in social, academic researchers contribute to the communication
nonverbal behaviors, interviewing, informa- and/or workplace settings. Emphasis is placed fi eld. Coursework encourages students to
tive and persuasive presentations, confl ict on examining both theoretical and practical research, analyze and apply communication
management, group problem solving, and essentials of eff ective oral communication. theories to everyday communication prac-
cross cultural communication in the work- Speech 111 focuses on developing skills in the tices. SPCH 120 prepares students for upper
place. Speech 107 deals with the specifi c chal- areas of language, listening, voice, articula- division coursework in the communication
lenges associated with oral communication tion, pronunciation, verbal and nonverbal discipline. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
in a career setting. The course is designed for behaviors, interpersonal conversations, Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101. ESL
students of all majors- not only those seeking informative presentations, job interviews and students should complete ESL 155. Transfer
a career in business. Lecture 3 hours. Recom- workplace communication, confl ict manage- Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 180)
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL ment, group problem solving, and cross 160
101. ESL students should complete ESL 155. cultural communication. Lecture 3 hours. FORENSICS COMPETITION
Transfer Credit: CSU. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for 3.0 Units
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU.
108 SPCH 160 teaches students to participate in
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION 115 competitive Speech and Debate activities
3.0 Units GENDER AND COMMUNICATION and events which are commonly referred to
SPCH 108 focuses on the principles and prac- 3.0 Units as Forensics. Students learn the strategies,
tices of intercultural communication. This SPCH 115 is an introductory course designed techniques and skills needed to prepare
course is designed to help students become to analyze issues of gender and communica- and deliver presentations before various
familiar with the major theories and research tion. Using a communication approach, the audiences. Activities range from debate to
of intercultural communication in domes- course examines theoretical and perspectives public speaking to oral interpretation of
tic and global contexts. Students examine issues in gender construction by explaining literature. Students who repeat this course
culturally coded communication behaviors the diff erences between gender, sex, and master communication skills through further
to identify and understand diff erences in sexual orientation, and how gender, race, instruction and practice. Regular participa-
communication patterns among individuals and class intersect with one another. Students tion in tournament, campus and community
and groups from diverse ethnic and cultural explore the relationship between gender and presentations is required. Note: Students can
backgrounds. The course provides students communication as it relates to verbal and repeat this competition course three times
with an opportunity to enhance their nonverbal communication. Students also (four total enrollments). If a student has taken
intercultural communication knowledge learn to identify the perception of gendered SPCH 190, 191, 192 or 193 prior to Spring 2017,
and skills through practical exercises and communication from various standpoints, such classes will count towards the four total
activities. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended including those of heterosexual men and enrollment limit. Lecture 3 hours. Recom-
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101. ESL women as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL
students should complete ESL 155. Course transgender, and queer (and/or questioning) 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC.
Typically Off ered: Spring. Transfer Credit: individuals/identities (LBGTQ). An empha- (C-ID COMM 160)
CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMM 150) sis is placed on improving communication
skills by exploring the signifi cance of gender STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
in everyday communication interactions.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- 100
tion: Eligibility for ENGL 101. ESL students COLLEGE ORIENTATION
should complete ESL 155. Transfer Credit: 1.0 Unit
CSU, UC, USC. ST DV 100 is an introductory college orienta-
tion course for newly enrolled and matricu-
lated students. The course covers the follow-
ing topics: college academic regulations;
four-year schools’ requirements for transfer;
A.A. degree requirements; certifi cate program
requirements; college services and specialized
student support services. At the conclusion
of the course, the student prepares a Student
Educational Plan. Note: This course is Pass/
No Pass only. Lecture 1 hour. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ABSE 187 or ESL
123.

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