FCC GE AREA 1B - Oral Communication and Critical Thinking RECOMMEND COMM C1000, 2, or 8
COMM
C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
Emphasis is placed on the organization and criticism of public discourse. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- C: Oral Communication
- A1 - Oral Communication
- CSU Transfer Course
COMM
C1000H
Introduction to Public Speaking-Honors
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. This is an honors course. Particular emphasis is placed on the organization and criticism of public discourse. As an Honor's section, this course employs enhanced methods such as the use of research, advocacy and debate, in addition to exploring prominent speakers and the analysis of famous speeches. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
- Advisory: ENGL C1000H
- C: Oral Communication
- A1 - Oral Communication
- G - Communication
COMM
2
Interpersonal Communication
This course is an introduction to interaction processes in interpersonal communication settings. The course emphasizes effective and appropriate uses of verbal and nonverbal messages in the initiation, development, maintenance, and termination of personal and professional relationships. (A, CSU, UC)
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- A1 - Oral Communication
- CSU Transfer Course
COMM
4
Persuasion
This course explores the theories and practices of influence, advocacy, and reasoning from the perspective of both persuader and audience. Rhetorical and social theories of persuasion are studied, and historical and contemporary persuasive messages are analyzed. Students also practice by preparing effective and ethical persuasive speeches and other appeals. (A, CSU, UC)
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- C: Oral Communication
- A1 - Oral Communication
- CSU Transfer Course
COMM
8
Group Communication
This course is an introduction to group communication as a vehicle for solving problems, reaching decisions, making recommendations on policy and communicating group decisions to a larger audience. Students will study and practice the theories, behaviors and processes of group communication. (A, CSU, UC)
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- C: Oral Communication
- A1 - Oral Communication
- CSU Transfer Course
COMM
8H
Honors Group Communication
An introduction to group communication as a vehicle for solving problems, reaching decisions, making recommendations on policy, and communicating group decisions to a larger audience. Students will study and practice the theories, behaviors, and processes of group communication. Honors sections will also focus on a more in-depth analysis of group communication theory and its application. (A, CSU, UC)
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- C: Oral Communication
- A1 - Oral Communication
- CSU Transfer Course
COMM
25
Argumentation
This course covers the analysis, reasoning, advocacy, and criticism of ideas. It emphasizes derived conclusions based on valid evidence and sound inferences without using fallacies of thought and language. Students demonstrate basic principles through a variety of oral presentations and written assignments, and students are required to write a minimum of 5000 words during the semester. (A, CSU, UC)
- Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
- B: Critical Thinking-English Composition
- A3 - Critical Thinking
- CSU Transfer Course
ENGL
C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 College Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
- Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
- B: Critical Thinking-English Composition
- A3 - Critical Thinking
- CSU Transfer Course
- D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning
ENGL
C1001H
Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 College Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. This is an honors course. Honors sections may cover additional subject matter, such as more in-depth analytical research and extensive analysis of rhetorical discourse. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
- Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
- Prerequisite: ENGL C1000H
- B: Critical Thinking-English Composition
- A3 - Critical Thinking
- CSU Transfer Course
PHIL
2
Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing
This course examines the principles and methods of good reasoning and analytic writing, emphasizing deductive logic (including formal techniques of sentential logic), thesis-driven argumentation, and research strategies. Student will learn how to identify arguments, develop and assess basic deductive and inductive written arguments, common fallacies, and apply each element to various areas of study and real-world situations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
- Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
- B: Critical Thinking-English Composition
- A3 - Critical Thinking
- CSU Transfer Course
- D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning
PHIL
2H
Honors Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing
This course examines the principles and methods of good reasoning and analytic writing, emphasizing deductive logic (including formal techniques of sentential logic), thesis-driven argumentation, and research strategies. Student will learn how to identify arguments, develop and assess basic deductive and inductive written arguments, common fallacies, and apply each element to various areas of study and real-world situations. Honors sections may also focus on a more in-depth study of a significant branch of philosophy, e.g., philosophy of race, gender, or global issues. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
- Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
- B: Critical Thinking-English Composition
- A3 - Critical Thinking
- CSU Transfer Course
- D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning
SOC
1B
Critical Thinking about Social Problems
Critical thinking is an important component of sociology; the sociological imagination requires us to step back, to ask questions, and to evaluate evidence. Using critical thinking, this course will identify and analyze contemporary social problems including causes, consequences, and possible solutions. Application of critical thinking skills, specifically taught in the course, is designed to result in heightened critical thinking ability as well as strengthened social awareness concerning social problems. In the study of social problems, theoretical perspectives and sociological methods of research and analysis will be applied. This course uses both inductive and deductive forms of reasoning, including identifying formal and informal fallacies and analyzing the evidence on which conclusions are based. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
- Advisory: ENGL C1000
- Advisory: ENGL C1000H
- Advisory: SOC 1A
- Advisory: SOC 1AH
- D10 - Sociology and Criminology
- CSU Transfer Course
- D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning