About This Course
Chabot College COMMC1000 introduces foundational rhetorical theory and public-speaking practice in a multicultural democratic society. You discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience, and evaluation of speeches—including informative and persuasive formats (formerly COMM 1). The course carries C-ID COMM110 and is commonly used toward CSU GE Area A1 (Oral Communication), Cal-GETC Area 1C (Oral Communication), and comparable IGETC oral-communication expectations—articulation varies by receiving institution; confirm with a counselor. Strongly recommended preparation: ENGL C1000 (College Composition). Listed on the California Virtual Campus (CVC) Exchange with online synchronous sections; schedules, seat counts, fees, and meeting patterns change each term—verify current section details and California residency tuition at enrollment. Many sections carry Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC); materials fees may apply on some offerings. Tuition and mandatory fees shown on CVC listings (example: $138 for tuition line item on sample listings) exclude nonresident surcharges and campus-specific charges—confirm your total cost before registering.
General education & majors
Degree requirements differ by college and catalog year; always verify gen-ed rules and transfer credit with your advisor.
Aligns with common California transfer patterns for oral communication (e.g., CSU GE A1, Cal-GETC 1C); confirm your home college’s articulation and whether online synchronous delivery satisfies your program. If you need a fully async option, compare other providers.
What You'll Learn
- Apply foundational rhetorical concepts to speech purpose, audience, and context in a diverse society.
- Research topics, evaluate evidence, and organize speeches with clear structure and reasoning.
- Deliver informative and persuasive speeches with intentional vocal and physical delivery.
- Analyze public discourse and provide constructive peer feedback on presentations.
- Meet live-audience speaking expectations typical of transfer-level oral communication courses.
About Chabot College
Chabot College is an ACCJC-accredited California community college offering online and hybrid courses. Many sections are searchable and enrollable through the California Virtual Campus (CVC) Exchange alongside local enrollment paths.
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