Speech

Also see courses listed under Broadcasting, Cinema, Communication and Journalism.

SPEECH 1, ELEMENTS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 1C (Oral Communication) • Prerequisite: None.

This is a course in public speaking for students learning to prepare and deliver platform speeches. Assignments include speeches of description, exposition, and persuasion. Techniques for controlling tension, building self-confidence, and effective listening are emphasized.

2829   8:00a-9:20a MW   AET 120   Grass Hemmert N L

Above section 2829 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street. Class is recommended for non-native speakers of English.

2830   8:00a-9:20a MW   AET 208   Brown N A

Above section 2830 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2831   8:00a-9:20a TTh   AET 203   Martin B S

Above section 2831 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2832   8:00a-9:20a TTh   AET 120   Kraut D S

Above section 2832 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2833   8:00a-11:05a TTh   MAD 115   Tyler R A

Above section 2833 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 21, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

2834   8:00a-11:05a TTh   MAD 115   Tyler R A

Above section 2834 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

2835   8:00a-11:05a F   LS 117   Bullock M R

2836   9:30a-10:50a MW   AET 208   Brown N A

Above section 2836 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2837   9:30a-10:50a MW   AET 120   Grass Hemmert N L

Above section 2837 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2838   9:30a-10:50a TTh   AET 208   Crane H J

Above section 2838 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2839   9:30a-10:50a TTh   AET 120   Kraut D S

Above section 2839 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2840   9:30a-10:50a TTh   AET 203   Martin B S

Above section 2840 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2841   11:15a-12:35p MW   LS 117   Dawson F R

Above section 2841 is part of the Black Collegians Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.

2842   11:15a-12:35p MW   AET 208   Brown N A

Above section 2842 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2843   11:15a-12:35p TF   LS 117   Bullock M R

2844   12:45p-2:05p MW   LS 117   Crane H J

2845   12:45p-2:05p MW   AET 120   Staff

Above section 2845 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2846   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LA 236   Brown N A

2847   12:45p-3:50p TTh   MAD 115   Preston B L

Above section 2847 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 31 to Oct 21, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

2848   12:45p-3:50p TTh   MAD 115   Preston B L

Above section 2848 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 26 to Dec 16, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.

2849   2:15p-3:35p MW   AET 208   Smith H A

Above section 2849 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2850   2:15p-3:35p MW   LS 105   Mcnamara C V

2851   2:15p-3:35p TTh   AET 120   Verge A C

Above section 2851 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2852   3:45p-5:05p MW   AET 208   Smith H A

Above section 2852 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2853   3:45p-5:05p MW   LS 105   Mcnamara C V

NEW 2965   3:15p-6:20p W   None      Farschman, Kurt

Above section 2965 meets August 4, 2004 - November 24, 2004 at Los Angeles High School, 4650 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019.

NEW 2972   3:00p-4:20p TTh   None      Farschman, Kurt

Above section 2972 meets September 14, 2004 – January 13, 2005 at St. Mary’s Academy, 701 Grace Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301.

NEW 3092   11:15a-12:35p MW   AET 205   Bellini K

Above section 3092 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

NEW 3147   12:45p-3:50p MW   PE 34B   Staff

Above section 3147 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17.

NEW 3160   8:00a-11:05a TTh   LV 160   Staff

Above section 3160 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17.

4573   6:30p-9:35p M   AET 203   Allen W G

Above section 4573 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

4574   6:30p-9:35p M   AET 208   Lemonds B W

Above section 4574 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

4575   6:30p-9:35p T   AET 120   Anderson F D

Above section 4575 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

4576   6:30p-9:35p W   AET 203   Allen W G

Above section 4576 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

4577   6:30p-9:35p W   AET 208   Staff

Above section 4577 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

4578   6:30p-9:35p Th   AET 120   Staff

Above section 4578 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

4579   6:30p-9:35p Th   AET 203   Farschman K V

Above section 4579 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

4580   6:45p-9:50p M   LA 236   Barker B L

4581   6:45p-9:50p T   LA 236   Bergstrom L M

SPEECH 2, PERSUASION    3 UNITS

Transfer: CSU • Advisory: Speech 1.

This course focuses on the development of persuasion in rhetorical perspective, with an emphasis on balancing logic, emotion and credibility in public speaking. The history of classical rhetoric in Ancient Greece and Rome, as well as great speakers in American history, are emphasized.

2854   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LS 105   Smith H A

SPEECH 3, VOICE AND DICTION   3 UNITS

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

This course focuses on improvement in voice and articulation. It features analysis of the student’s voice and articulation problems and offers specific strategies for improvement. Techniques in relaxation, breath control, articulation, vocal variety and pronunciation are emphasized. In addition, students learn skills in oral interpretation, public speaking, and transcription of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

2855   12:45p-2:05p MW   LS 105   Mcnamara C V

SPEECH 4, ORAL INTERPRETATION: PERFORMING LITERATURE ACROSS CULTURES    3 UNITS

Transfer: CSU • Advisory: Speech 1.

This course satisfies the Santa Monica College’s American Cultures requirement.

This course focuses on the oral interpretation of poetry and prose, with a special emphasis on literature by and about United States’ cultural groups including African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Jewish Americans, Latinos/Latinas, Indigenous peoples of the United States and others. Through the process of oral interpretation, students will analyze works of literature, discover a personal connection to the material, and share their emotional and intellectual creation using voice and body with an audience. By studying and performing multi-cultural literature, students will learn to appreciate the similarities and differences among cultures and how culture affects the author’s voice.

2856   11:15a-12:35p MW   LS 105   Kraut D S

SPEECH 5, INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION   3 UNITS

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.

Techniques for effective interpersonal communication are studied with emphasis on developing awareness of one’s own actions and their impact on relationships. Verbal and nonverbal communication styles are analyzed and practiced in one-to-one and small group situations. Lecture, discussion, and class participation are utilized to demonstrate a variety of skills including listening conflict resolution, and the effective use of language in personal and professional interactions. In addition, exercises in body language, role playing, and self-disclosure and positive/negative thinking help students understand the power of the communication process.

2857   8:00a-9:20a MW   LS 105   Kraut D S

2858   9:30a-10:50a MW   LS 105   Kraut D S

2859   11:15a-12:35p MW   AET 120   Grass Hemmert N L

Above section 2859 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street. Class is part of the Women’s College and open to all students. See Special Programs section of class schedule for additional information.

2860   12:45p-2:05p MW   AET 208   Smith H A

Above section 2860 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.

2861   2:15p-3:35p TTh   LS 105   Smith H A

2862   2:15p-3:35p TTh   MC 74   Ogata D K

4582   6:45p-9:50p Th   LA 236   Bergstrom L M

SPEECH 6, FUNDAMENTALS OF SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION    3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC: AREA IC (Oral Communication) • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course focuses on the identification and analysis of processes and challenges of communication as affected by small group interactions. This course helps students develop competence and confidence as a group member and leader through a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge of small groups in everyday life. The course focuses on the principles of communication theory as they apply to the small group setting with an emphasis on practical application through study and practice in various group activities.

2863   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LS 105   Grass Hemmert N L

SPEECH 7, INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION    3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC: AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course focuses on the identification and analysis of processes and challenges of communication as affected by different cultures. The course focuses on the principles of communication theory as they apply to the intercultural setting with an emphasis on the effects of differences in attitudes, social organization, role expectations, language and nonverbal behavior—all of which are interrelated.

2864   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LS 105   Grass Hemmert N L

SPEECH 11, ARGUMENTATION    3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 1C (Oral Communication) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

Principles of argumentative discourse applied to contemporary issues are studied in this course. An analysis of the relationship between evidence and the process of reasoning is included.

2865   8:00a-9:20a MW   LS 117   Crane H J

2866   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LA 236   Brown N A

2867   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LA 236   Brown N A

2868   11:15a-12:35p MW   LA 236   Crane H J

Above section 2868 is part of the Scholars Program and is recommended for, but not limited to, students in the Scholars Program. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.

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