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Speech & Communication Studies Courses

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):

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  • SPCH-101 Introduction to Public Speaking
  • SPCH-102 Small Group Communication / Critical Thinking
  • SPCH-103 Interpersonal Communication
  • SPCH-104 Critical Thinking / Persuasion
  • SPCH-105 Intercultural Communication
  • SPCH-106 Critical Thinking / Argumentation and Debate
  • SPCH-107 Leadership Communications
  • SPCH-108 Gender Communication
  • SPCH-110A1/2/3 Forensics Workshop
  • SPCH-112A1/2/3 Argumentation and Debate Workshop
  • SPCH-114A1/2/3 Oral Interpretation Workshop
  • SPCH/BA-115 Career Communication
  • SPCH-116 Listening Techniques
  • SPCH-122 Family Communication
  • SPCH/TD-130 Oral Communication of Literature
  • SPCH/TD-132 Voice and Diction

Textbooks, Online Access Codes, Other Supplies and Resources

Most Ohlone College classes require the purchase of a textbook, and some classes require the purchase of online access codes (also known as keys) or other supplies most of which are available at the Ohlone College Bookstore. The exact textbook and other specific costs are now available for each section on WebAdvisor (select “Book and Section Information” after you select a course).

Course Materials

Student Learning Outcomes

Speech/Forensics

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.
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