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Communication Studies

COMM 012 Intercultural Communication 3.0 Units COMM 050 1.0 to 4.0 Units
Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard. Forensics/Speech Workshop
General Education: Option A: Area E; Option B: Area 4G; Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001.
Option C: Area D3, Area D7, Transferable to CSU
SCC Graduation Requirement Hours: 16-18 lecture, 0-162 lab.
Transferable to UC/CSU Provides training in the principles of all forms of
Hours: 48-54 lecture. competitive speaking, oral interpretation and debate,
An introduction to the challenges and promises of including participation in intercollegiate competition and
intercultural communication with application to American appearances before campus and community groups.
culture, subcultures, and different cultures of the world. Students attend intercollegiate forensic tournaments and
Specific focus will be development of the ability to festivals or speak before campus or community audiences.
acknowledge and understand the unique voice of people Participation may include weekends and off campus travel.
from the African, Asian, Latino/a, Middle Eastern, and This is an Open entry/Open exit course. (C-ID COMM 160)
Pacific Island cultures as well as co-cultures within the
United States. Through lectures, readings, films, group COMM 060 3.0 Units
discussions, written and oral assignments, students will Business and Professional Communication
learn the skills necessary to achieve positive outcomes Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001.
when communicating with others that are perceived as General Education: Option A: Area D3
different. (C-ID COMM 150) Transferable to CSU
Hours: 48-54 lecture.
COMM 015 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3.0 Units Presents practical communication skills to allow students
Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001. to achieve effective verbal communication in business
General Education: Option A: Area situations, community activities and other areas of
Transferable to UC/CSU daily life. Areas of discussion include basic practical
Hours: 48-54 lecture. communication skills. Assignments and exercises are
Study of literature through oral performance that includes employed to allow students to achieve effective verbal
development of skills in the analysis and interpretation communication in business situations, community
of prose, poetry, and dramatic literature. Emphasis on activities, and other areas of daily life, including giving and
vocal and physical techniques to orally communicate receiving instructions, interviewing, verbal and non-verbal
understanding of the literature performed. communication.
(C-ID COMM 170)
COMM 075A 3.0 Units
COMM 049 Speech Honors 1.0 to 3.0 Units Sports Broadcasting - Fall Sports
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 or more units of Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001.
transferable college credit including 6 units of transferable Transferable to CSU
COMM; ENGL 001 with a minimum grade of B; an ability Hours: 24-27 lecture, 72-81 lab.
to work independently; and permission of the School Dean A professional approach to the basics of on-air and
based on instructor availability. internet sports broadcasting of football, soccer, volleyball
Transferable to UC/CSU and tennis. Areas of concentration include performance
Hours: 48-162 lab by arrangement. training for play-by-play description, color commentary,
An independent study program designed for students who compiling and organizing statistical data for football,
have completed the available Communication Studies soccer, volleyball and tennis broadcasts. The course
offerings and wish to continue work in one of these includes an in-depth approach to careers in broadcast
areas, or work with an instructor in a specialized area of communication with concentration on all aspects of
oral communication. The student and instructor design research preparation and delivery presentation to establish
an outlined program of study. Students may take this and sustain a career in sports broadcasting in one or more
course up to the maximum number of units over multiple of the following sports: football, soccer, volleyball and/or
semesters. tennis. Students will be required to attend weekly athletic
events to fulfill activity hours. Events typically on TWRF.

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