In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as COMM V01. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: ENGL C1000. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as COMM V01. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: ENGL C1000. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.