5/<strong>21</strong>/<strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong> <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong>CALL#SPAN-220Advisory: SPAN 1<strong>21</strong>DAYS HOURS ROOMINSTR.Third-Semester Spanish (SC) - 5 UnitsDATESThis is a third-semester language course conducted in Spanish to help the student developcommunication skills. The course includes the interpretation and analysis of the cultures ofHispanic countries and an introduction to the study of Spanish and Latin American literature.This course meets the CSU General Education requirement for Area C2-Humanities (Literature,Philosophy, Foreign Language).CALL#DAYS HOURS ROOMINSTR.DATESThis course provides students with the opportunity to study the principles of reasoning and theirapplication to the analysis and evaluation of social, political and marketplace communication. Itexamines the structure of argument, underlying assumptions, the quality of evidence used tosupport claims, the use of language, the discovery of formal and informal fallacies, and the effectof print and electronic media on argumentation. This course meets the CSU General EducationRequirement for Area A3-Critical Thinking.6700 TTH 9:40-11:00am AA-113 Diestler, SSemester<strong>12</strong>26 TTH 11:10-1:30pm H-6Stefanova, ISemester2062 TTH 11:10-<strong>12</strong>:30pm HS-1Craycraft, HSemesterSPAN-2<strong>21</strong>Advisory: SPAN 220Fourth-Semester Spanish (SC) - 5 UnitsThis is a fourth-semester language course conducted in Spanish to help the student developcommunication skills. The course includes the interpretation and analysis of the cultures ofHispanic countries and an introduction to the study of Spanish and Latin American literature.This course meets the CSU General Education requirement for Area C2-Humanities (Literature,Philosophy, Foreign Language).3420 M 6:10-9:00pm AA-113 Giusto, LSemester2078W6:10-9:00PM AA-113 Giusto, LSemesterSection 2078 is a part of the PACE Program, but is open to all students.4563 MWF 9:10-11:00am AA-113 Staff10/17-<strong>12</strong>/16<strong>12</strong>28 TTH 11:10-1:30pm H-6Stefanova, ISemesterSPCH-1<strong>21</strong>ICritical Thinking (IGETC) (LR) - 3 UnitsSpeechSPCH-<strong>12</strong>0Public Speaking (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course provides students the opportunity to gain confidence in a variety of speaking formats,including informative, persuasive, impromptu and narrative presentations. Students will gainproficiency in listening to and evaluating public speeches. This course meets the CSU GeneralEducation Requirement for Area A1-Oral Communication.Prerequisite: ENGL 001A with a minimum grade of "C".This course provides students with the opportunity to study the principles of reasoning and theirapplication to the analysis and evaluation of social, political and marketplace communication. Itexamines the structure of argument, underlying assumptions, the quality of evidence used tosupport claims, the use of language, the discovery of formal and informal fallacies, and the effectof print and electronic media on argumentation. Fulfills IGETC requirement. This course meetsthe CSU General Education Requirement for Area A3-Critical Thinking.6701 TTH 9:40-11:00am AA-113 Diestler, SSemester6237 TTH 8:10-9:30am AA-113 Craycraft, HSemester2061 TTH 11:10-<strong>12</strong>:30pm HS-1Craycraft, HSemester1557 MWF 9:10-11:00am AA-113 Diestler, S8/17-10/<strong>12</strong>34<strong>21</strong> M 6:10-9:00pm AA-113 Giusto, LSemester2067 TTH 11:10-<strong>12</strong>:30pm AA-143 Anderson, CSemester2077W6:10-9:00PMAA-113Giusto, LSemester3582 TTH <strong>12</strong>:40-2:00pm AA-113 Anderson, CSemesterSection 2077 is a part of the PACE Program, but is open to all students.4564 MWF 9:10-11:00am AA-113 Staff10/17-<strong>12</strong>/162066 MW 3:40-5:00pm AA-113 Giusto, LSemester6238 TTH 2:10-3:30pm AA-113 Craycraft, HSemester2564W6:10-9:30pmAnderson, CSemesterSection 2564 is offered online with mandatory meetings on Wednesday: 8/22, 9/<strong>12</strong>, 10/3, 10/24, and11/14 from 6:10-9pm.5710 T 6:10-9:00pm AA-113 Beasley, ASemesterB-<strong>12</strong>SPCH-<strong>12</strong>2Intercultural Communication (SC) - 3 UnitsThis course provides students the opportunity to learn the theory and process of communicatingwith people from various cultures, races and ethnicities. The specific focus for this course will beto develop the ability to acknowledge and understand the unique voices of people who have rootsin different cultures, including Asia, Africa, Europe, South America and the Middle East.Students will study theories from interpersonal and inter-group communication as they relate tointercultural communication and will read from multicultural sources. Through lectures, readings,films, group discussions, written and oral assignments, students will learn skills forcommunicating across cultural boundaries in personal and professional relationships. This coursemeets the the CSU General Education requirement for Areas C2-Humanities (Literature,Philosophy, Foreign Language) and D7-Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral Science.SPCH-1<strong>21</strong>Critical Thinking (LR) - 3 Units52
5/<strong>21</strong>/<strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong> <strong>Fall</strong> <strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong>CALL# DAYS HOURS ROOM INSTR. DATES1605 TTH 9:40-11:00am AA-143 Arcidiacono, M Semester59<strong>12</strong> TTH 11:10-<strong>12</strong>:30pm AA-137 Arcidiacono, M SemesterCALL#DAYS HOURS ROOMINSTR.DATESThis course provides students the opportunity to focus on the fundamentals of effective speakingpresentations. Emphasis is placed on expository, persuasive, impromptu and extemporaneousspeaking as well as on oral interpretation and debate. Students will utilize their speaking skills inintercollegiate competitions. This course meets the CSU General Education Requirement forArea A1-Oral Communication (only if take for 3 or more units).SPCH-<strong>12</strong>8Interpersonal Communication (SC) - 3 UnitsStudy of psychological, social, cultural and linguistic factors that affect normal person-to-personinteraction. This course meets the CSU General Education Requirement for Area A1-OralCommunication.6509W<strong>12</strong>:40-3:00pmLA-208Diestler, SSemesterPossible 0-72 hours by arrangement (18 hours lecture or 54 hoursÞlab complete 1 unit). Section 6509 isoffered for 0.5-3 units. For more information, contact Connie Anderson at canderson@contracosta.edu2089 MW 11:10-<strong>12</strong>:30pm AA-113 Diestler, SSemesterTelecourse2096 TTH 11:10-<strong>12</strong>:30pm AA-113 Diestler, SSemesterMEDIA-158 American Cinema (SC) - 3 Units<strong>21</strong>13 TH 6:40-9:30pm AA-113 Frey, MSemester4628T <strong>12</strong>:40-3:30pm HS-101 Seidler, E10/16-11/205726F 6:10-9:00pm AA-113 Frey, M8/31-10/<strong>12</strong>Section 4628 is offered in a telecourse format. Meeting dates: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, and11/20.Section 5726 is offered in an Online format as a part of the PACE Program, but is open to all students.Meetings: Fri., 8/31, 9/14, and 10/<strong>12</strong>.4629F 6:10-9:00pm HS-101 Seidler, E10/19-11/30SPCH-141Argumentation & Debate (SC) - 1-4 UnitsSection 4629 is offered in a Telecourse format as a part of the PACE Program, but is open to allstudents. Meeting dates: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, and 11/30.This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about different styles ofargumentation and debate. Students will learn how to critically analyze a variety of current eventtopics and present arguments on both sides of the issues. This course meets the CSU GeneralEducation Requirement for Area A1-Oral Communication.8223TTH2:10-4:00pmAA-137Arcidiacono, MSemesterPossible 0-<strong>12</strong>6 hours by arrangement (18 hours lecture or 54 hours lab complete 1 unit).SPCH-142Performance of Literature (SC) - 1-4 UnitsThis course provides students with the opportunity to learn about oral interpretation, the art ofpresenting literature in a creative and enlightening way.8222T4:00-5:30pmAA-113Arcidiacono, MSemesterPossible 0-<strong>12</strong>6 hours by arrangement (18 hours lecture or 54 hoursÞlab complete 1 unit).SPCH-160ASpeaking in the Community (SC) - .5-3 UnitsThis course provides students with the opportunity to develop and apply presentation skills bypreparing lectures and/or demonstrations to be presented in the community.6508W<strong>12</strong>:40-3:00pmLA-208Dwiggins-Beeler, RSemesterPossible 0-72 hours by arrangement (18 hours lecture or 54 hoursÞlab complete 1 unit). Section 6508 isoffered for 0.5-3 units. For more information, contact Connie Anderson at canderson@contracosta.eduSPCH-160BForensics (SC) - .5-3 Units53