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COM - Communication Studies
COM-001: Public Speaking (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
Advisory: LIB 010 or LIB 010H. Prerequisite: ENG 908 or higher. This is a basic course in speech communication that emphasizes the fundamentals of informative and persuasive speaking presented extemporaneously. The theory and techniques that are stressed include: research, critical evaluation, reasoning, organization, style, and delivery; the role of the listener in oral communication; and understanding the audience-speaker relationship.
1C - IGETC Oral Communication, A1 - CSU Oral Communication, AA2 - AA-AS Lan & Rat - Com & Ana Th
COM-001H: Public Speaking - Honors (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
This honors course emphasizes the fundamentals of informative and persuasive speaking presented extemporaneously. The theory and techniques that are stressed include: research, critical evaluation, reasoning, organization, style, and delivery; the role of the listener in oral communication; and understanding the audience-speaker relationship. Students cannot receive credit for both COM 001 and COM 001H. This section requires enrollment in the Honors Transfer Project. More information and the online application can be found at http://honors.missioncollege.edu.
1C - IGETC Oral Communication, A1 - CSU Oral Communication, AA2 - AA-AS Lan & Rat - Com & Ana Th
COM-004: Small Group Communication (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
This course is designed to provide students with theoretical and practical experiences into the interaction, information-sharing, decision-making and problem-solving processes of small groups. In addition, students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills in a variety of situations.
AA2 - AA-AS Lan & Rat - Com & Ana Th, AE - AA-AS Lifelong Learning, E - CSU Life Long Learning/SelfDev
COM-008: Interpersonal Communication (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
Students learn theory and skills to improve human communication in personal relationships and the workplace. Topics include effective listening, assertiveness,expressing feelings and ideas clearly, nonverbal communication, and conflict resolution.
AE - AA-AS Lifelong Learning, E - CSU Life Long Learning/SelfDev
COM-012: Introduction to Intercultural Communication (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
This is an introductory course examining the effects of culture on interpersonal communication. Emphasis is given to the influence of culture upon the interpretation of the communication act and to the skills that improve intercultural communication.
3B - IGETC Humanities, AC - AA-AS Arts & Humanities, AE - AA-AS Lifelong Learning, C2 - CSU Humanities, E - CSU Life Long Learning/SelfDev
COM-015: Fundamentals of Communication (Min Credits: 3.0)
This course is designed for students who want to improve their communication skills. Emphasis is on presentational skills, group communication skills, employment interviewing, and interpersonal/intercultural communication in career settings. Grade Only.
COM-020: Argumentation and Debate (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
This is a basic course in rhetorical theory and practice. Students engage in argumentation and debate while learning the means of discovering and supporting intelligent decisions and adapting them to particular audiences. Attention is given to distinguishing fact from inference; presenting, analyzing and refuting propositions of fact, value, and policy; identifying and applying types and methods of reasoning; correct use and analysis of evidence, and the identification and analysis of fallacies.
1C - IGETC Oral Communication, A1 - CSU Oral Communication, A3 - CSU Critical Thinking, AA2 - AA-AS Lan & Rat - Com & Ana Th
COM-020H: Argumentation and Debate - Honors (3.0 Units) (Min Credits: 3.0)
This honors course provides an introduction to rhetorical theory and practice. Students engage in argumentation and debate while learning the means of discovering and supporting intelligent decisions and adapting them to particular audiences. Attention is given to distinguishing fact from inference; presenting, analyzing and refuting propositions of fact, value, and policy; identifying and applying types and methods of reasoning; correct use and analysis of evidence, and the identification and analysis of fallacies. Students cannot receive credit for both COM 020 and COM 020H. This section requires enrollment in the Honors Transfer Project. More information and the online application can be found at http://honors.missioncollege.edu.
1C - IGETC Oral Communication, A1 - CSU Oral Communication, A3 - CSU Critical Thinking, AA2 - AA-AS Lan & Rat - Com & Ana Th
COM-080: Interviewing Skills (1.0 Unit) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Total Lecture: 18 hours Acceptable for credit: California State University. In this course students develop practical skills and strategic knowledge to effectively engage in various types of interviews (e.g., informational, employment, performance appraisals). Techniques include pre-interview preparation, dynamics of interviews, salary negotiations and follow-up. Students also learn to conduct interviews. Pass/No Pass Option.
4 - IGETC Social & Behavioral Sci, AD1 - AA-AS Social & Behavioral Sci, D - CSU Social & Behavior Sci
COM-081: Storytelling (1.0 Unit) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Total Lecture: 18 hours. Acceptable for credit: California State University. Students learn strategies for discovering and crafting their personal stories for various occasions such as job interviews, professional events, special occasions, social gatherings, etc. The course provides guidance on how to structure, adapt, and confidently present stories that authentically connect with others. Pass/No Pass Option.
4 - IGETC Social & Behavioral Sci, AD1 - AA-AS Social & Behavioral Sci, D - CSU Social & Behavior Sci
COM-090A: Selected Topics and Activities in Communication - Series 1 (1.0 Unit) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Total Lecture: 18 hours. Acceptable for credit: California State University In this course, students will contract with an instructor to complete one or more communication activities adapted to student interest. Examples include professional and/or community speaking, conversation group leader for ESL students, workplace/career skills and projects, speech competition, conflict management, and other communication topics of special interest to the student. Pass/No Pass Option.
4 - IGETC Social & Behavioral Sci, AD1 - AA-AS Social & Behavioral Sci, D - CSU Social & Behavior Sci
COM-090B: Selected Topics and Activities in Communication - Series 2 (1.0 Unit) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Total Lecture: 18 hours. Prerequisite: COM 090A. Acceptable for credit: California State University. In this course, students who completed COM090A will complete either a new communication activity or an intermediate level of the previously completed COM 090A activity. Examples include professional and/or community speaking, conversation group leader for ESL students, workplace/career skills and projects, speech competition, conflict management, and other communication topics of special interest to the student. Pass/No Pass Option.
4 - IGETC Social & Behavioral Sci, AD1 - AA-AS Social & Behavioral Sci, D - CSU Social & Behavior Sci
COM-090C: Selected Topics and Activities in Communication - Series 3 (1.0 Unit) (Min Credits: 1.0)
Total Lecture: 18 hours. Prerequisite: COM 090A and COM 090B. Acceptable for credit: California State University. In this course, students who completed COM090A and COM090B will complete either a new communication activity or a significantly advanced level of the previously completed COM090A and COM090B activity. Examples include professional and/or community speaking, conversation group leader for ESL students, workplace/career skills and projects, speech competition, conflict management, and other communication topics of special interest to the student. Pass/No Pass Option.