Course Descriptions

SPCH-1 Public Speaking
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU and UC An introduction to the process of human communication with emphasis on public speaking. Topic and purpose choices, research and organization of materials, language choices, audience analysis and adaptation, listening principles, values and ethics of persuasion are to be studied as part of the course. (CAN SPCH4)

SPCH-6 Group Decision Making
(3 units lecture/lab) Grade Only CSU and UC This course is a study of small group communication principles and an application of those principles in class. Critical thinking will be emphasized as the development and effective functioning of groups is studied. (CAN SPCH10)

SPCH-7 Interpersonal Communication
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU This course is designed to increase interpersonal effectiveness in informal communication settings. Students will read, discuss, and apply concepts and principles dealing with interpersonal communication: the process of sending/receiving messages between two persons or among a small group with some effect and immediate feedback. (CAN SPCH8)