Communication Studies
15 courses · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Spring 2026
COMM 002 Fundamentals of Persuasive Speaking
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMM 190
A persuasive speaking course which includes instruction and practice in the various forms of persuasive speaking including, but not limited to, sales presentations, speeches of praise/blame, propaganda, and opposing viewpoints. Students are required to outline persuasive speeches frequently; to read a college-level persuasive speaking textbook and apply its principles in the preparation of their persuasive speeches; to critically analyze persuasive speeches; and to deliver persuasive speeches of various types. These speeches will be presented in class, in person to an audience of peers. Faculty evaluation will be done in the classroom in person.
COMM 006 Argumentation and Debate
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMM 120
We all love to argue. In this course, you will study the principles of argumentation theory through lecture and class debates. You will be researching and analyzing current events, ethical, and philosophical issues that affect our world and learning how to persuade an academic audience. This course includes instruction and practice in the principles of argumentation and in the various forms of debate including the analysis of propositions, research, evidence and reasoning. These debates will be presented in class to an audience of peers. You will learn how to debate and also learn how to judge debates.
COMM 008 Group Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMM 140
Increases students understanding of group communication behaviors related to problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, group roles, norms and conformity and to prepare students to function more effectively in groups. This course is designed for students majoring in speech communication, business, international business, education, nursing, and all fields of study and certifications that require group and team-building skills.
COMM 010 Interpersonal Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Communication principles as applied to different interpersonal communication situations including verbal and non-verbal communication, listening, overcoming barriers to communication, and conflict resolution.
COMM 012 Intercultural Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMM 150
Intercultural Communication focuses on the importance of culture in our everyday lives, and the ways in which culture interrelates with and effects communication processes. We live in an era of rapid globalization in which being able to communicate across cultures is imperative to our ability to function in a diverse workplace, city, and world. This course introduces you to the challenges and promises of intercultural communication with application to American culture, subcultures, and different cultures of the world. Specific focus will be the development of your ability to acknowledge and understand the unique voice of people from the African, Asian, Latina, Middle Eastern, and Pacific Island cultures as well as co-cultures within the United States. Through lectures, readings, films, group discussions, and written assignments, you will learn the skills necessary to achieve positive outcomes when communicating with others that are perceived as different.
COMM 015 Oral Interpretation of Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMM 170
Study of literature through oral performance that includes development of skills in the analysis and interpretation of prose, poetry, and dramatic literature. Emphasis on vocal and physical techniques to orally communicate understanding of the literature performed. Through analysis and performance of literature, students will engage with different cultures and identities to understand different forms of communication,
COMM 049 Speech Honors
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of 30 or more units of transferable college credit including 6 units of transferable COMM; ENGL 001 with a minimum grade of B; an ability to work independently; and permission of the Division Dean based on instructor availability
- Transfers to
- CSU
An independent, monitored study program designed for students who have completed the available Communication Studies courses and wish to continue work in one of these areas: public speaking, interpersonal communication, or intercultural communication. Additionally students can work with an instructor in another specialized area of oral communication. The student and instructor together design an outlined program of study.
COMM 050 Forensics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 9 hours lab weekly, 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- COMM 160B = COMM 050 + COMM 051
Training in the principles of all forms of competitive speaking, oral interpretation and debate, including participation in intercollegiate competition and appearances before campus and community groups. Students attend intercollegiate forensic tournaments and festivals or speak before campus or community audiences. Participation may include weekends and off campus travel. Open Entry/Open Exit
COMM 051 Forensics Theory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 18 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- COMM 160B = COMM 050 + COMM 051
Training in the principles of all forms of competitive speaking, oral interpretation and debate. The course will include prerecorded speeches, guests lectures, and discussion boards. Students will be able to articulate the differences of public speaking events and the history of the activity.
COMM 060 Business and Professional Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Presents practical communication skills to allow students to achieve effective verbal communication in business situations, community activities and other areas of daily life. Areas of discussion include giving and receiving the basic practical communication skills. Assignments and exercises are employed to allow students to achieve effective verbal communication in business situations, community activities, and other areas of daily life, including giving and receiving instructions, interviewing, verbal and non-verbal communication.
COMM 075A Sports Broadcasting-Fall Sports
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 4.5 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
A professional approach to the basics of on-air and internet sports broadcasting of football, soccer, volleyball and tennis. Areas of concentration include performance training for play-by-play description, color commentary, compiling and organizing statistical data for football, soccer, volleyball and tennis broadcasts. The course includes an in-depth approach to careers in broadcast communication with concentration on all aspects of research preparation and delivery presentation to establish and sustain a career in sports broadcasting in one or more of the following sports: football, soccer, volleyball and/or tennis. Students will be required to attend weekly athletic events to fulfill activity hours. Events typically on TWRF.
COMM 075B Sports Broadcasting-Spring Sports
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 4.5 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
A professional approach to the basics of on-air and internet sports broadcasting of baseball, softball, basketball, hockey and swimming. Areas of concentration include performance training for play-by-play description, color commentary, compiling and organizing statistical data for baseball, softball, basketball, swimming and hockey broadcasts. The course includes an in-depth approach to careers in broadcast communication with concentration on all aspects of research preparation and delivery presentation to adequately and effectively establish and sustain a career in sports broadcasting in one or more of the following sports: baseball, softball, basketball, hockey and/or swimming. Students will be required to attend weekly athletic events to fulfill activity hours. Events typically on TWRFS.
COMM 080A TV Sports Production-Fall Sports
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 4.5 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Instruction and training in the fundamentals of televised sports productions, both in the studio and on location. The course focuses on all aspects of production: directing. board operation, computer graphics, videography, instant replay and pre and post production editing as it pertains to football, soccer, tennis and volleyball. Students required to attend weekly athletic events to fulfill activity hours. Events typically on TWRF afternoons and/or evenings.
COMM 080B TV Sports Production - Spring Sports
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 4.5 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Instruction and training in the fundamentals of televised sports productions, both in the studio and on location. The course focuses on all aspects of production: directing, board operation, computer graphics, videography, instant replay and pre- and post-production editing as it pertains to basketball, baseball, softball, basketball, hockey and swimming. Students required to attend weekly athletic events to fulfill activity hours. Events typically on TWRFS afternoons and/or evenings.
COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- COMM 110
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.