COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

COMMUNICATION(COMM)COMMUNICATION (COMM)107What is Communication? The CommunicationDepartment offers you a core curriculumincorporating the ability to become a criticalthinker; problem solver; perceptive/evaluativelistener; examiner and applier of interpersonal,verbal and nonverbal communication; andinterpreter—able to relate to human behaviorand comprehend the principles of reasoning andpersuasion. Areas of study include rhetorical andargumentative analysis, ability to learn and applythe essential principles of public speaking, face-tofaceinteraction, group processes, organizationalcommunication, advocacy, interculturalcommunication, survey of communication, voiceand diction, and performance of literature and oraltraditions.Who are the faculty? The faculty consistsof dedicated instructors knowledgeable intheir subject matter, committed advocates of“Student Success,” who share knowledge aboutcommunication and the utilization of technology,and who are appreciative of human diversity andincorporate this into the context of a variety ofinstructional methods. The faculty are committedto providing a multifaceted approach to learningwith comprehensive and flexible programs witha range of delivery systems to assist you, whetheryou are seeking to transfer, want to secure acertificate or degree, and/or have immediateoccupational aspirations.Why Study Communication? Students studyingcommunication can expect to develop skillsessential for leadership, career development, andemployment opportunities. Today’s employers,according to the National Association of CollegeEmployment, want workers with communicationskills and strong work ethics, along withinterpersonal, analytical, and organizationalskills. All of these are essential components of ourcommunication courses.COMMUNICATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAccording to the National Association of CollegeEmployment, “Employers responding to NACE’sJob Outlook 2007 survey named communicationskills and honesty/integrity as a job seeker’s mostimportant skills and qualities.”In 2008 the results showed employerswere looking for the following:1. Communication skills2. Strong work ethic3. Teamwork skills4. Initiative5. Interpersonal skills6. Analytical skills7. Flexibility/Adaptability8. Computer skills9. Technical skills10. Detail-oriented11. Organizational skillsCareers: public affairs director, communicationdirector, public relations specialist, speech writer,editor, reporter, media consultant, news analyst,correspondent, announcer, broadcaster, broadcasttechnician/engineer, radio operator, interpreter,translator, consultant, and freelancer/independentcontractor.COMM 1AIntroduction to Speech3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCRhetorical and argumentative analysis of significantcontemporary political and social issues: Developing,stating, organizing, and researching ideas; criticalthought and evaluative listening. 1506.00AA/AS area 4d; CSU area A1; IGETC area 1CCOMM 1BIntroduction to Speech3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)Comm 1A is not prerequisite to Comm 1B.Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCTheories of human communication through associationand function in group and organizational settings: Ethics,values, attitudes and problem solving. 1506.00AA/AS area 4d; CSU area A1; IGETC area 1C