Courses
Upper Division Courses
COMM 300 Survey of Rhetorical Theory
Prerequisites: GE foundation
Major rhetorical contributions from Classical to Modern Period. Special
emphasis on relationship between rhetoric, history, and philosophy.
COMM 301 Communication Criticism
Prerequisites: COMM 300
The analysis and criticism of public communication events including speeches,
editorials, advertisements, and mass media from a variety of rhetorical
perspectives.
COMM 306 Communication Theory
Conceptual perspectives and studies of coding, meaning, thinking, information,
and persuasion within interpersonal, group and organizational contexts;
theoretical contributions from other disciplines.
COMM 307 Measurement in Communication Research
Prerequisites: Completion of the University GE requirement in mathematics
and COMM 306. Application of the scientific method to the study of speech
communication; examination of the role empirical methodologies play in
communication research; fundamental statistical processes.
COMM 309 Language and Behavior
Symbolic basis of human communicative behavior; relationship between language
and behavior; investigation and analysis of discourse and behavioral effects.
COMM 330 Intercultural Communication
Study of the relationship between culture and communication with emphasis
given to social, psychological, linguistic and nonverbal variables; problems
in the practice of intercultural communication.
COMM 331 Argumentation and Debate
Techniques of argumentation and their application to debate; logic, reasoning
and fallacies of reasoning; experience in various forms of formal argument
and debate; techniques of debate program administration.
COMM 333 Interpretive Communication of Literature
Derivation of meaning in various literary forms and its communicative
interpretation to specific audiences.
COMM 334 Business and Professional Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 130
Skills and technologies related to the assessment, strategic planning,
development, implementation, and evaluation of effective communication
in the business and professional setting.
COMM 335 Persuasive Speaking
Prerequisites: GE foundation
Audience behavior; theories of motivation, attention, interest; an understanding
and analysis of types of audiences; methods of audience adaptation.
COMM 336 Forensic Activity
Participation in intercollegiate forensic activities. Any student who
expects to participate in such activities during the semester should enroll.
Student's specific assignments will be determined in consultation with
the staff. Max. credit, 4 units.
COMM 337 Conference Management
Organization and direction of professional, business and political conferences
or conventions; program simulation; leadership of and participation in
decision making and parliamentary sessions.
COMM 338 Ensemble Interpretive Reading
Programming and presentation of prose, poetry and drama by an ensemble
of readers. Emphasis is placed on experimental presentations and on the
development of analytical insight into literary
COMM 344 Theory and Techniques of Interviewing
Theory and techniques of oral communication in the process of interviewing.
Practical application in employment, information gathering and persuasive
interviews.
COMM 352 Story Telling
Cultural heritage in story telling; analysis of story types for oral presentation;
techniques of preparation, presentation and listening.
COMM 355 Communication in the Classroom
Designed primarily for prospective elementary, secondary, and community
college teachers, this course focuses on communication theories, principles,
and skills applicable to teaching more generally, and to the teaching
of speech communication specifically. Because effective teaching relies
on effective communication, this course focuses on those communication
variables and strategies that contribute to greater student learning.
Moreover, students will develop an instructional package for teaching
specific units in speech communication.
COMM 358 Speech Arts for Children
Use of creative dramatics, improvisations, puppetry, choral speech, radio,
television and group discussion for the purpose of developing fluency,
responsiveness and imagination in children. Integration of speech arts
activities with curricular subjects will be stressed. Opportunity to apply
the theories in actual situations.
COMM 400 Nonverbal Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 110 Lecture and Lab
Basic characteristics of the nonverbal elements of human communication
in the oral communication setting.
COMM 410 Advanced Concepts in Interpersonal Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 110 and COMM 307
Systems and symbolic interaction approaches to interpersonal communication,
consideration of interpersonal needs, self-disclosure, understanding,
interpersonal perception, interpersonal attraction, and social conflict;
rule and performance-centered theories of interpersonal communication.
COMM 411 Communication in Conflict Resolution
Prerequisites: GE foundation
An analytical investigation of the nature and dynamics of interpersonal
conflict; approaches to the study and understanding of conflict management
as examined from intrapersonal, interpersonal, intragroup, organizational,
and international perspectives.
COMM 412 Gender and Communication
Prerequisites: GE foundation
Survey of theories and research literature with the objective of increasing
students' understanding of, and familiarity with, major issues regarding
communication between men and women in various contexts.
COMM 414 Communication in Families
Prerequisites: COMM 307
A survey course emphasizing the role of communication in families; theoretical
perspective of family interaction, current family issues, intercultural
aspects of family interaction, effects of changing career/ family roles
and intergenerational interaction.
COMM 420 Advanced Concepts in Organizational Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 220 and COMM 307
Philosophy, methods and designs for studying the communication systems
of complex organizations; organizational communication-needs assessment,
methods for developing and improving communication in organizations are
examined and studied.
COMM 421 Communication in Bargaining and Negotiation
Prerequisites: COMM 307
Role of communication in the decision-making process of negotiation and
bargaining. Emphasis on the functions of communication in resolving disputes
through bargaining.
COMM 430 Advanced Concepts in Intercultural Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 330
Continued study of communication processes involved in interaction between
people from different cultural groups. Exploration of culturally variable
means of thinking and behaving, and study of social psychological processes
affecting all forms of intergroup interaction.
COMM 432 Communication Leadership
Development of leadership skills in problem-solving communication environments;
leadership theories, strategies and techniques of problem-solving and
decision making.
COMM 433 Trends in Interpretive Communication
Trends and issues in the theoretical and historical development of oral
interpretation as applied to current times.
COMM 436 Communication Strategies of American Speakers
Prerequisites: COMM 300 and COMM 301
Comparison and contrast of famous American speakers and their techniques,
effects and environments from the colonial period to present.
COMM 437 Communication Strategies of International
Speakers
Prerequisites: COMM 300 and COMM 301
Comparison and contrast of famous International speakers and their techniques,
effects, and environments from Demosthenes and Churchill to Hitler and
Ghandi. Course is not repeatable.
COMM 441I Issues in Freedom of Communication
Prerequisites: GE foundation
An examination of the evolution and impact of First Amendment rights on
American society and its political system. The course emphasizes the evolution
of the First Amendment from the colonial period to its adoption in 1791,
significant Supreme Court cases interpreting First Amendment law, the
First Amendment and electronic media,
and the rhetoric of social protest. The course is recommended for pre-law
students.
COMM 442I Campaign Persuasion
Prerequisites: GE foundation
An examination of persuasive communicative strategies in political campaigns
inclusive of campaign speeches, commercials, news media coverage, image-building,
audience analysis through polling, and fund raising.
COMM 449 Studies in Oral Persuasion and Attitude
Change
Attitude formation and change through oral communication; factors in persuasion;
problems in determining the effects of persuasive messages; source credibility,
message variables; and personality factors in the process of persuasion.
COMM 450 Communication Training in Organizations
The nature and role of communication training in a variety of social,
educational, and business organizations are investigated and analyzed.
Communication effectiveness programs are examined and studied in terms
of goals, structure, and impact. Use of audiovisual aids and communication
training techniques are emphasized.
COMM 452 Communication in the Multinational Organization
Philosophy, methods, and designs for studying the communication systems
of complex organizations; Study and analysis of communication patterns
in multinational and multicultural organizational settings; the nature
and impact of different organizational structures, value systems and cultural
norms considered and examined in relation to productivity, employee and
organizational obligations and expectations.
COMM 490 Special Topics in Speech Communication
Topics of current interest selected for intensive study in speech communication.
May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six units. Topics
will be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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