COMM 0005. Communication Foundations
Units: 3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Hours: 54 lecture
Introduction to communication theories, concepts, and effective communication skills for a variety of social contexts. Includes practical experiences and skill building in public speaking, interpersonal, intercultural, and small group settings. (C-ID COMM 115) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
COMM 0005 - Communication Foundations
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Catalog Description Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000 Hours: 54 lecture Description: Introduction to communication theories, concepts, and effective communication skills for a variety of social contexts. Includes practical experiences and skill building in public speaking, interpersonal, intercultural, and small group settings. (C-ID COMM 115) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Evaluate and employ effective verbal and nonverbal practices ethically while delivering audience-centered presentations. CSLO #2: Investigate and assess communication theories and strategies for working within diverse small groups (e.g., listening, conflict management, decision making, group roles, etc.).\\n CSLO #3: Analyze interpersonal communication theories and concepts to apply to a personal relationship in your own life. CSLO #4: Demonstrate rhetorical sensitivity to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility. Effective Term Fall 2025 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours 108 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Identify similarities and differences between various disciplinary areas within communication studies. (Depending on faculty specialties, explorations could include the nuances of Interpersonal, Intercultural, Small Group, Performance Studies, Rhetoric, Mass Communication, and Critical Communication Andragogy). 2. Demonstrate rhetorical sensitivity to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility. 3. Showcase an understanding of small group communication skills to be applied in diverse group settings, including: collaborative communication, problem solving, and conflict management strategies. 4. Develop compelling, well-organized arguments appropriate for specific the contexts. 5. Engage in ethical communication communication practices which include truthfulness, mindfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason as essential to the integrity of communication 6. Apply foundational principles to analyze historical and contemporary public discourse(s). 7. Demonstrate effective public speaking skills by: A. Selecting and researching appropriate topics for various speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches, B. Developing a central idea/thesis, C. Logically organizing the supporting material, D. Employing sound reasoning, ethical appeals, evidence, and rhetorical sensitivity, E. Writing detailed outlines, and F. Delivering speeches to classroom audiences, employing an extemporaneous style and appropriate verbal and non-verbal techniques. 8. Critically evaluate information and arguments for the purpose of creating meaningful, effective, and ethical oral and written messages, as well as for analysis. 9. Explore assumptions that facilitate or hinder your ability to be a competent communicator in a variety of communication contexts. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability AA/AS - Behavioral Sciences AA/AS - Comm & Analyt Thinking AA/AS - Oral Comm Skills CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) CSUGE - A1 Oral Communication Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) Cal-GETC 1C - Oral Communication IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) IGETC - 1C Oral Communication Articulation Information CSU Transferable UC Transferable Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Example: Classroom discussion: Students may select a controversial topic of personal interest to research and present in small groups in front of the class using a variety of rhetorical strategies. Each group member will adopt a different and diverse position, representing several sides of the issue at hand. A moderator will be selected who will prepare an introduction and primary questions for analysis. Each group member will present their researched argument as part of the panel discussion using effective language and delivery skills. Essay Examinations Example: Essay exams: Students will write a traditional essay responding to one or more prompts. Example: describe the difference between listening to evaluate and listening to understand/empathize. After describing these differences, identify and explain a context where each listening styles would be appropriate and why. Example: Reflect back on our discussion about interpersonal relationship stages of development. Using one or more interpersonal communication theories, map the trajectory of an interpersonal relationship relevant to your life. Be sure to identify at least three stages of development. Objective Examinations Example: Objective exams: Exam which may include concept definitions, multiple choice, or true/false answers based on course objectives and work covered over a manageable period of time. Example: The definition of a "transformational leadership" style is one that motivates and inspires others toward positive change in an organization. Problem Solving Examinations Example: Problem Solving Exams: Provided with a case scenario, students may work independently, in pairs, or groups to arrive at creative and effective solutions to everyday communication problems. Students can be presented with an ethical communication dilemma - being asked to sit through/audience a political speech where they do not agree with the speaker's message. How might they engage ethical listening skills and/or provide speaker feedback that showcases mindful and inclusive communication strategies? Skill Demonstrations Example: Skill Demonstrations: Live demonstration engaging effective public speaking practices for managing communication apprehension. In small groups, create a skit to perform in class that showcases 1-2 strategies for managing communication apprehension (e.g., lead a visualization, reframing exercise, yoga/mediation, deep breathing, etc.). Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lecture: Engaging the principles of a student-centered classroom, the instructor facilitates peer discussions focused on various communication principles and concepts. For example, the instructor may guide conversations about ethics, mindful communication practice, rhetorical canons/Aristotelian methods of persuasion as compared to global persuasive strategies, etc. Directed work in a prescribed, hands-on course of study in a social-laboratory environment. or various classroom activities such as learning scenarios. For example, after guiding students through an application of Human Communication Experience methods for groups, students participate in an activity during a course session facilitated by the instructor or another student. Distance Learning Instructor will provide digital instructions through closed captioned videos that reflect the course outcomes. For example, instructors will use voice-over with digitally recorded slides to instruct students how to incorporate effective public speaking delivery techniques. Students then interact with both instructor and peers via threaded discussion boards showcasing their application of learned skills via written and/or audio and video recorded responses (Course objective 1, 4, 5) Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Access the class reading on rhetorical analysis methods. Using the chapter resources and/or the handout provided in class, practice the method in your analysis of a contemporary and mediated communication artifact (e.g., music video, commercial, PSA, digital short, etc.) Pay special attention to the concepts we have learned in class and how these can be applied while conducting the analysis. 2. Using a mix of primary, secondary, and support sources, thoroughly research the topic of your persuasive speech, checking for source credibility, relevancy, and accuracy. Select the material that enhances your thesis/purpose statement as well as your main points. Be sure to quote, paraphrase and/or cite the sources using proper formatting. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Plan and write an outline for an informative speech about a specific feature/artifact of another culture. In the outline, be sure to include a clear thesis/purpose statement, a well-rounded introduction, a comprehensive body with supported main points, and effective conclusion. The outline should also include a works cited page for all outside sources used. Speaker outlines traditionally include nonverbal cues (e.g., speak up, use gestures, ask the audience a question). Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Craft and maintain a digital portfolio of recorded speeches showcasing your public speaking delivery skills in various contexts. After each recorded speech, prepare a short written self-reflection about your strengths and areas of improvement. Required Materials Essential Communication Author: Adler, Ronald B., George Rodman, & Athena du Pré Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication Date: 2021 Text Edition: 3rd Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Introduction to Communication Author: Scott T. Paynton & Laura K. Hahn with Humboldt State University Students Publisher: LibreText Libraries Publication Date: 2021 Text Edition: 1st Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Open Education Resource (OER) LibreTexts Project: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Introduction_to_Communication/Introduction_to_Communication_(Paynton_and_Hahn) Communication in Our Lives Author: Wood, Julia T. Publisher: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning Publication Date: 2017 Text Edition: 8th Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Introduction to Communication Author: Keith Green, Ruth Fairchild, Bev Knudsen, & Darcy Lease-Gubrud Publisher: LibreText Publication Date: 2021 Text Edition: 1st Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Open Education Resource (OER) LibreTexts Project: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Introduction_to_Communication/Introduction_to_Communication_(Green_et_al.) Communication In the Real World Author: Author removed at request of publisher Publisher: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing Publication Date: 2016 Text Edition: 2nd Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike: https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/ Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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