Communication Studies
13 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
COMM 2 Oral Interpretation of Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This introductory course is designed to improve your confidence, your critical analysis of texts, and improve your performance of these texts, by stressing both your breakdown of the material and development of vocal skills. Texts may include prose (fiction/non-fiction), poetry, and drama.
COMM 3 Group Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Communication in small group situations. Role of communication in various group processes, including norms, roles, leadership and decision-making, with application to modern concepts of organizational communication. Includes participation in simulation exercises and group activities.
COMM 6 Introduction to Performance Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
Exploration of historically influential activist performances and contemporary performance art/installation pieces. Development of an understanding of basic interdisciplinary performance theories from everyday life, ritual, and on-stage. Emphasis on creating and observing performances as tools for social critique.
COMM 10 Interpersonal Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 (Formerly ENGL 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introductory course designed to help students develop interpersonal communication competencies. Students begin by exploring personal identity, including race, culture, gender, and family. Then examine how these individual identities impact personal relationships. Finally, we will identify strategies to reduce miscommunication and conflict in interpersonal relationships. Overall, through readings, lecture/discussion, and assignments we will examine the power of communication and its effects on our lives and relationships.
COMM 11 Intercultural Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will focus on the transmission and interpretation of messages between people from different cultures. Particular attention will be paid to beliefs, values, and norms reflected in American culture, specifically the crisscrossing dynamics of race, ethnicity, gender, religion and class. Emphasis on practical application of skills for effective communication between people of different domestic and international cultures.
COMM 12 Gender, Sexual Identity, and Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 (Formerly ENGL 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Processes and theories of gender and communication; emergence of sexual identity and orientation in society; the power of language and stereotypes in private discourse and public dialogue; the impact of historical, social, ethical, cultural, and psychological factors on gendered communication in multiple contexts.
COMM 20 Persuasion and Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL 1), COMM C1000 (formerly COMM 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Investigation, development, and practice of persuasive techniques, strategies, and theories throughout ancient and modern times. Topics will include rhetoric, propaganda, and formal/informal argumentation.
COMM 46 Argumentation and Debate
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Analysis of contemporary questions through written and spoken discourse. Analysis, criticism, and synthesis of contemporary moral, political, economic and philosophical issues of a diverse, multicultural society, using traditional and modern models of argumentation and debate.
COMM 48 Activities in Forensics
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 72 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Intercollegiate competition in the areas of public address, evidence-based and limited preparation debate, and oral interpretation of literature. Preparation of events includes research, writing, practice, and performance. Other activities may include performance in workshops, festivals, concert reading and the community.
COMM 50 Introduction to Communication Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or Eligibility for ENGL C1000 (Formerly ENGL 1)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A survey of the discipline of Communication Studies with emphasis on multiple epistemological, theoretical, and methodological issues relevant to the systematic inquiry of human interaction. The course explores communication theories from the humanistic, social scientific and critical traditions.
COMM 70A Introduction to Communication Tutor Training
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- COMM C1000 (Formerly COMM 1), COMM 2, COMM 10, COMM 20, COMM 46, COMM 50 and instructor recommendation required.
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to tutor training for the Communication Laboratory. Through lecture and hands-on tutoring experience students will demonstrate lab procedure, tutor strategies, and knowledge of basic components of public speaking.
COMM 70B Experienced Communication Tutor Training
- Units
- 2-3
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- COMM 70A
- Transfers to
- CSU
Tutor training for the Communication Laboratory. Through lecture and hands-on tutoring, experienced tutors with at least one semester of lab experience will demonstrate lab procedure, tutor stategies, thorough knowledge of basic components of public speaking, and ability to role-model these skills for new tutors.
COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL 1)
- Transfers to
- 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. Formerly COMM 1.