Christine Wagner
Professor, Communication Studies
Phone Number: 916-691-7336
Email: comm301@comcast.net
Courses: Intercultural Communication and Public Speaking
COMM 325
Intercultural Communication
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101; or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D7; IGETC Area 4G
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
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Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course introduces students to the influence of culture on identity, perception, social organization, language and nonverbal messages in intercultural experiences in the United States. Variations and commonalities in communication patterns across cultures are examined as well as processes and outcomes among persons of different group-based experiential backgrounds. Practical application of factors which influence communication among individuals of different cultures is emphasized.
COMM 301
This course prepares students to speak in a variety of rhetorical situations: as college students, as employees, as opinion leaders in the community. The course is designed to assist students in developing effective delivery, ethical research methodology, analytical thinking and listening skills, organization and outlining skills, and appropriate presentation skills. Emphasis is on researching, preparing, organizing, and presenting a variety of speeches for different audiences. Video taping equipment may be used as an aid to the student's self-analysis and improvement. Access to a computer with online capabilities may be required and computer access is available on campus.
Introduction to Public Speaking
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 51
General Education: AA/AS Area II (b); CSU Area A1; IGETC Area 1C
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC