Communications Studies Department /14000 Fruitvale Avenue/Saratoga, CA 95070
West
Valley College
Communication
Studies
Course Offerings
Communication Studies 1: Public Speaking
Public Speaking is a basic course in communication which emphasizes the fundamentals of extemporaneous speaking. This course includes the study of the role of the listener, understanding audience-speaker relationships, research, organization, reasoning, and style. Preq: ENGL 905. Rec prep: ESL 65LS. This course satisfies the 3 unit oral communication transfer requirement for IGETC and CSU.
Communication Studies 4:
Small Group Discussion
Small Group Discussion is an introductory course designed to provide
students with theoretical and practical insights and experiences into the
interaction, information sharing, and decision making process of small groups.
Preq: ENGL 905. This course satisfies the AA degree and CSU transfer Area
E requirement. Credit/No Credit option.
Communication Studies 8:
Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication involves the practical communication skills
used in face-to-face settings, whether informal gathering, or in a formal
organization. This course satisfies the AA degree and CSU transfer Area E
requirement. Credit/No Credit option.
Communication Studies 10:
Persuasive Speaking
Persuasive Speaking is a basic course in communication with an emphasis
on composing and delivering effective persuasive speeches. Attention is given
to developing the ability to prepare and present persuasive messages and the
ability to listen critically and evaluate persuasive messages. Preq: ENGL
905. Rec prep: ESL 65LS. This course satisfies the 3 unit oral communication
transfer requirement for IGETC and CSU.
Communication Studies 12:
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communication focuses on the importance of culture and
its effect on communication. This course examines cultural communication patterns,
cultural adaptation and interpersonal effectiveness. Preq: ENGL 905. This
course satisfies the 3 unit cultural diversity requirement for the AA degree
and CSU transfer Area E requirement. Credit/No Credit option.
Communication Studies 17:
Effective Listening
Effective Listening is designed to help improve your listening skills
in a variety of situations. This activity oriented course emphasizes improving
memory and concentration, thinking critically, comprehending verbal and nonverbal
messages accurately, and improving the quality of your relationships. Preq:
ENGL 905. This course satisfies the AA degree and CSU transfer Area E requirement.
Communication Studies 18:
Career Communication
Career Communication offers practical application of the communication
skills needed for public speaking, small group discussion, interpersonal relationships,
and interviewing situations. Preq: ENGL 905. This course satisfies the AA
degree Area E requirement. Credit/No Credit option.
Communication Studies 20:
Argumentation and Debate
Argumentation and Debate is a basic course in which a student will
learn how to discover and support intelligent decisions, and effectively present
them orally and in writing.Preq: ENGL 905. Rec prep: ESL 65LS. This course
satisfies the 3 unit oral communication transfer requirement for IGETC and
CSU.
Communication Studies 25:
Improving Relationships Through Communication
Improving Relationships through Communication is an investigation
into the concepts of communication as it relates to the human experience of
friendship through reading about and practicing specific communication skills.
Emphasis is on developing a wide range of skills which promote one-to-one
communication. This course satisfies the AA degree and CSU transfer Area E
requirement. Credit/No Credit option. Cross-listed with Counseling 25.
Communication Studies:
1 Public Speaking
Public Speaking is a basic course in communication which emphasizes the fundamentals
of extemporaneous speaking. This course includes the study of the role of
the listener, understanding audience-speaker relationships, research, organization,
reasoning, and style. Pre-requisite: ENGL 905. Recommended Preparation: ESL
65LS.
Communication Studies 4:
Small Group Discussion
Small Group Discussion is an introductory course designed to provide
students with theoretical and practical insights and experiences into the
interaction, information sharing, and decision making process of small groups.
Credit/No Credit option. Pre-requisite: ENGL 905
Graduation/Transfer Requirements
WVC: Area E: Lifelong Understanding and Development CSU: Area E: Lifelong
Understanding and Development
Graduation/Transfer Requirements
WVC: Area A: Language and Rationality
CSU: Area A: Language and Rationality
IGETC: Area 1, Group C: Oral Communication
