Speech Course Descriptions
101 ORAL COMMUNICATION I (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: None | Lecture 3 hours | (CAN SPCH 4)
This introductory speech course emphasizes techniques of Public Speaking including writing and delivery of speeches to inform and persuade. Students refi ne critical thinking, research, organizational, and time management skills. They learn to adapt a message to any audience and occasion.
102 ORAL COMMUNICATION II (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: None | Lecture 3 hours
Introduction to advanced phases of critical thinking, research, and public speaking. Course includes comprehension of structure, evaluation of arguments, researching and presenting evidence, language usage, and evaluation of fallacious reasoning. Adherence to ethics stressed in all communication settings.
121 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS (CSU) 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: None | Lecture 3 hours | (CAN SPCH 8)
Designed to provide skills and fuller understanding of how individuals cope with social interactions that are diffi cult, problematic, distressing, and disruptive in personal and familial relationships. Acceptable for credit: CSUN
151 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (UC:CSU) 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: None | Lecture 3 hours
This activity/lecture/discussion course provides you with an analysis of the purposes, principles, and types of group processes. Development of individual skills in leadership, problem solving, confl ict management, and collaborative learning is achieved through responsible group participation and small group activities. You will learn how to make decisions and function effectively in a variety of group situations.
921 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (CSU) 2 UNITS RPT 3
931 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (CSU) 3 UNITS RPT 3
941 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (CSU) 4 UNITS RPT 3
Supervised training is conducted in the form of on-thejob training in an employment area that will enhance the student’s educational goals. Limits to transfer credit: See Cooperative Education Credit Guide.