Courses - Speech & Communication Studies
Register for classes using WebAdvisor. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times. Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.
A sampling of courses for this discipline includes (not a complete list):
- SPCH-101 Introduction to Public Speaking
- SPCH-102 Critical Thinking / Group Decision Making
- SPCH-103 Interpersonal Communication
- SPCH-104 Critical Thinking / Persuasion
- SPCH-105 Intercultural Communication
- SPCH-106 Critical Thinking / Argumentation and Debate
- SPCH-110A1/2/3 Forensics Workshop
- SPCH-112A1/2/3 Argumentation & Debate Workshop
- SPCH-114A1/2/3 Oral Interpretation Workshop
- SPCH/BA-115 Career Communication
- SPCH-122 Family Communication
- SPCH/TD-130 Oral Interpretation of Literature
- SPCH/TD-132 Voice and Diction
- SPCH/ESL-150 Basic English Pronunciation Accent Reduction
- SPCH/ESL-151 Introduction to Speech Communication Skills
Syllabi for Speech Courses
- Spring 2008 Syllabus for Speech 110A, 112A, 114A (PDF)
- Sample Student Evaluation for SPCH-110/112 (PDF)
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
- Communicate with diverse audiences in multiple contexts to meet the goals of the intended communication.
- Describe and analyze the symbolic nature of communication and how it creates individual, group, and cultural reality.
- Identify, evaluate, and utilize evidence to support claims used in presentations and arguments.
- Demonstrate through performance and analysis the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication.
Related Information at Ohlone
- Frequently Asked Questions about Speech & Communication Studies
- Forensics
- Speech Club
- Application for Speech & Communication Studies Certificate (PDF)
- Broadcasting
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Theater and Dance
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