GENERAL COMMUNICATION STUDIES Option
(COMMBA01; 51 Units)
The General Speech option, as the title implies, is concerned with all the dimensions found in the communication field. It requires course work in both the rhetorical and behavioral dimensions of the field and then permits the student to elect additional work in communication theory, rhetoric, and public address.
Course Units Prerequisites
Lower Division (12 units required)
Comm 110 and 110W*-Interpersonal Communication (3) None
Comm 131 and 131W**-Essentials of Argumentation (3) None
Comm 200 -Gateway to Communication Studies (3) None
and 3 units from one of the following courses:
Comm 130-Essentials in Public Speaking (3) None
Comm 171-Voice and Applied Speaking (3) None
Upper Division (39 units required)
Category A: Core Courses (18 units)
Comm 300-Survey of Rhetorical Theory (3) None
Comm 301-Communication Criticism (3) Comm 300
Comm 306-Communication Theory (3) None
Comm 307-(formerly 305) Measurement in Communication Research (3) Comm 306
Comm 309-Language and Behavior (3) None
Comm 330-Intercultural Communication (3) None
Category B: (6 units)
Comm 331-Argumentation and Debate (3) None
Comm 333-Interpretive Communication of Literature (3) None
Comm 334-Business and Professional Communication (3) Comm 130
Comm 335-Persuasive Speaking (3) GE Foundation
Comm 338-Ensemble Interpretive Reading (3) None
Comm 344-Theory and Techniques of Interviewing (3) None
Comm 352-Story Telling None (3)
Comm 358-Speech Arts for Children (3) None
Category C***: (9 units)
Comm 400-Nonverbal Communication (3) Comm 110/W
Comm 410-Advanced Concepts in Interpersonal Communication (3) Comm 110/W, 307
Comm 411-Communication in Conflict Resolution (3)GE Foundation
Comm 412-Gender and Communication (3) GE Foundation
Comm 430-Advance Concepts in Intercultural Communication (3) Comm 330
Comm 433-Trends in Interpretive Communication (3) None
Comm 436-Communication Strategies of American Speakers (3) Comm 300, 301
Comm 437-Communication Strategies of International Speakers (3) Comm 300, 301
Comm 439-Communication and Popular Culture None (3) None
Comm 441I-Issues in Freedom of Communication (3) GE Foundation
Comm 449-Studies in Oral Persuasion and Attitude Change (3) None
Comm 490-Special Topics in Communication (see note below) (3) None
Category D*** ( 6units)
Comm 337-Conference Management (3) None
Comm 414-Communication in Families (3) Comm 306, 307
Comm 415-The Rhetoric of Dissent (3) None
Comm 420-Advanced Concepts in Organizational Communication (3) Comm 220, 307
Comm 421-Communication in Bargaining and Negotiation (3) Comm 307
Comm 432-Communication Leadership (3) None
Comm 434-Advanced Oral Presentation Skills (3) GE Foundation + one Exploration course
Comm 442I-Campaign Persuasion (3) GE Foundation
Comm 444-Communicating Civility (3) GE Foundation
Comm 450-Communication Training in Organizations (3) None
Comm 452-Communication in the Multinational Organization (3) None
Comm 490-Special Topics in Communication (see note below) (3)None
*Meets GE.A.2 Oral Communication Requirement
**Meets GEA.3 Critical Thinking Requirement
*** Comm 490-Special Topics in Communication may substitute for 3 units in Category C OR for 3 units in Category D. Check course description in the Schedule of Classes
Only courses in which adequate ("C" or above) grades have been earned may be applied to satisfy upper division requirements in the major. Classes taken in which less than adequate grades are received must be repeated until an adequate grade is achieved.
INTERPERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION Option (COMMBA03; 51 Units)
The Interpersonal and Organization Communication option is designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for careers in public and private organizations requiring well-developed communication skills and a knowledge of interpersonal and organizational behavior. Students choosing this option will study the theoretical and applied aspects of interpersonal and organizational communication as they function in complex organizations. They will also develop a wide range of communication skills useful in organizational environments.
Course Units Prerequisites
Lower Division: (12 units required)
Comm 110 and 110W-Interpersonal Communication (3) None
Comm 131 and 131W-Essentials of Argumentation (3) None
Comm 200 -Gateway to Communication Studies (3) None
and 3 units from one of the following courses:
Comm 130-Essentials in Public Speaking (3) None
Comm 171-Voice and Applied Speaking (3) None
Upper Division (39 units required)
Category A Core Courses: (27 units)
Comm 220-Elements of Organizational Communication (3) None
Comm 300-Survey of Rhetorical Theory (3) GE Foundation
Comm 301-Communication Criticism (3) Comm 300
Comm 306-Communication Theory (3) None
Comm 307- Measurement in Communication Research (3) Comm 306
Comm 309-Language and Behavior (3) None
Comm 330-Intercultural Communication (3) None
Comm 410-Advanced Concepts in Interpersonal Communication (3) Comm 110/110W, 307
Comm 420-Advanced Concepts in Organizational Communication (3) Comm 220, 307
Category B: (6 units)
Comm 331-Argumentation and Debate (3) None
Comm 333-Interpretive Communication of Literature (3) None
Comm 334-Business and Professional Communication (3) Comm 130
Comm 335-Persuasive Speaking (3) GE Foundation
Comm 337-Conference Management (3) None
Comm 338-Ensemble Interpretive Reading (3) None
Comm 355-Communication in the Classroom (3) None
Comm 414-Communication in Families (3) Comm 306, 307
Comm 415-The Rhetoric of Dissent (3) None
Comm 421-Communication in Bargaining and Negotiation (3) None
Comm 432-Communication Leadership (3) None
Comm 434-Advanced Oral Persuasion (3) GE Foundation + one Exploration course
Comm 439-Communication and Popular Culture (3) None
Comm 441I-Issues in Freedom of Communication (3) GE Foundation
Comm 442I-Campaign Persuasion (3) GE Foundation
Comm 444-Communicating Civility (3) GE Foundation
Comm 450-Communication Training in Organizations (3) None
Comm 452-Communication in the Multinational Organization (3) None
Comm 490-Special Topics in Communication (see note below) (3) None
Comm 492A (unpaid) or 492 B (paid) or 495****-Internship (3) Senior Standing
Category C: (6 units)
Comm 337-Conference Management (3) None
Comm 344-Theory and Techniques of Interviewing (3) None
Comm 400-Nonverbal Communication (3) Comm 110/W
Comm 411-Communication in Conflict Resolution (3) GE Foundation
Comm 412-Gender and Communication (3) GE Foundation
Comm 422-Media Effects (3) GE Foundation
Comm 430-Advanced Intercultural Communication (3) Comm 330
Comm 433-Trends in Interpretive Communication (3) None
Comm 449-Studies in Oral Persuasion and Attitude Change (3) None
Comm 490-Special Topics in Communication (see note below) None
NOTES:
*Meets GE.A.2 Oral Communication Requirement
**Meets GEA.3 Critical Thinking Requirement
*** Comm 490-Special Topics in Communication may substitute for 3 units in Category C OR for 3 units in Category D. Check course description in the Schedule of Classes
****Only 3 units of Internship may count toward meeting the requirements of the major
Only courses in which adequate ("C" or above) grades have been earned may be applied to satisfy upper division requirements in the major. Classes taken in which less than adequate grades are received must be repeated until an adequate grade is achieved.
RHETORICAL STUDIES Option
(COMMBA02; 51 Units)
The Rhetorical Studies option is designed for students who wish to approach the study of human communication from a cultural or historical-critical perspective. In this option, students will give particular attention to the historical development of rhetoric, the study of persuasion, popular culture, media culture, and political and public affairs.
Course Units Prerequisites
Lower Division: (9 units required)
Comm 110 and 110W*-Interpersonal Communication (3) None
Comm 131 and 131W**-Essentials of Argumentation (3) None
Comm 200 -Gateway to Communication Studies (3) None
and 3 units from one of the following courses:
Comm 130-Essentials in Public Speaking (3) None
Comm 171-Voice and Applied Speaking (3) None
Upper Division: (39 units required)
Category A Core Courses: (18 units)
Comm 300-Survey of Rhetorical Theory (3) None
Comm 301-Communication Criticism (3) Comm 300
Comm 306-Communication Theory (3) None
Comm 307- Measurement in Communication Research (3) Comm 306
Comm 309-Language and Behavior (3) None
Comm 330-Intercultural Communication (3) None
Category B: (6 units)
Comm 331-Argumentation and Debate (3) None
Comm 333-Interpretive Communication of Literature (3) None
Comm 335-Persuasive Speaking (3) GE Foundation
Comm 336-Forensics Activities (1-3) None
Comm 337-Conference Management (3) None
Comm 352-Story Telling (3) None
Category C: (9 units)
Comm 433-Trends in Interpretive Communication (3)
Comm 436-Communication Strategies of American Speakers (3) Comm 300, 301
Comm 437-Communication Strategies of International Speakers (3) Comm 300, 301
Comm 439-Communication and Popular Culture (3) None
Comm 441I-Issues in Freedom of Communication (3) GE Foundation
Comm 449-Studies in Oral Persuasion and Attitude Change (3) None
Comm 490***-Special Topics in Communication (see note below) None
Category D: (6 units)
Comm 411-Communication in Conflict Resolution (3) None
Comm 412-Gender and Communication (3) None
Comm 415-The Rhetoric of Dissent (3) None
Comm 421-Communication in Bargaining and Negotiation (3) Comm 307
Comm 422-Media Effects (3) GE Foundation
Comm 430-Advanced Concepts in Intercultural Communication (3) Comm 330
Comm 432-Communication in Leadership (3) None
Comm 442I-Campaign Persuasion (3) GE Foundation
Comm 490***-Special Topics in Communication (see note below) None
Comm 492A, or 492B, or 495**** (3) Senior Standing
NOTES:
*Meets GE.A.2 Oral Communication Requirement
**Meets GEA.3 Critical Thinking Requirement
*** Comm 490-Special Topics in Communication may substitute for 3 units in Category C OR for 3 units in Category D. Check course description in the Schedule of Classes
****Only 3 units of Internship may count toward meeting the requirements of the major
Only courses in which adequate ("C" or above) grades have been earned may be applied to satisfy upper division requirements in the major. Classes taken in which less than adequate grades are receive must be repeated until an adequate grade is achieved.
