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.
2915 8:00a-9:20a MW AET 120 Bellini K
Above section 2915 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2916 8:00a-9:20a MW AET 208 Brown N A
Above section 2916 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2917 8:00a-9:20a TTh AET 203 Martin B S
Above section 2917 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2918 8:00a-9:20a TTh AET 120 Kraut D S
Above section 2918 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2919 9:30a-10:50a MW AET 208 Brown N A
Above section 2919 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2920 9:30a-10:50a MW AET 120 Grass Hemmert N L
Above section 2920 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street. Class is recommended for non-native speakers of English
2921 9:30a-10:50a MW AET 206 Bellini K
Above section 2921 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2922 9:30a-10:50a TTh AET 208 Crane H J
Above section 2922 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2923 9:30a-10:50a TTh AET 120 Kraut D S
Above section 2923 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street. Above section is part of the Latino Center Adelante Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.
2924 9:30a-10:50a TTh AET 203 Martin B S
Above section 2924 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2925 11:15a-12:35p MW LS 117 Dawson F R
Above section 2925 is part of the Black Collegians Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.
2926 11:15a-12:35p MW AET 208 Brown N A
Above section 2926 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2927 11:15a-12:35p MW AET 206 Staff
Above section 2927 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2928 11:15a-12:35p TF LS 117 Bullock M R
2929 12:45p-2:05p MW AET 120 Grass Hemmert N L
Above section 2929 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2930 12:45p-2:05p MW LA 236 Crane H J
2931 12:45p-2:05p TTh LA 236 Staff
2932 12:45p-2:05p TTh AET 120 Dawson F
Above section 2932 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2933 12:45p-3:50p TTh AET 208 Preston B L
Above section 2933 meets for 8 weeks, Feb 15 to Apr 07, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2934 12:45p-3:50p TTh AET 208 Preston B L
Above section 2934 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 19 to Jun 09, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2935 2:15p-3:35p MW AET 208 Smith H A
Above section 2935 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2936 2:15p-3:35p MW LS 105 McNamara C V
2937 2:15p-3:35p TTh AET 120 Tyler R A
Above section 2937 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2939 3:45p-5:05p MW LS 105 McNamara C V
NEW 3173 11:00a-2:05p MW AET 204 Smith Heather
Above section 3173 meets for 8 weeks, Apr 18 to Jun 08, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4553 5:00p-6:20p TTh AET 204 Farschman K V
Above section 4553 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4554 6:30p-9:35p M AET 203 Allen W G
Above section 4554 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4555 6:30p-9:35p M AET 208 Smith Heather
Above section 4555 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4557 6:30p-9:35p T AET 203 Farschman K V
Above section 4557 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4559 6:30p-9:35p W AET 203 Allen W G
Above section 4559 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4560 6:30p-9:35p Th AET 203 Farschman K V
Above section 4560 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4561 6:45p-9:50p M LA 236 Barker B L
4562 6:45p-9:50p T LA 236 Bergstrom L M
4563 6:45p-9:50p W LA 236 Lemonds B W
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.
2940 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.
2941 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.
2942 8:00a-9:20a MW LS 105 Kraut D S
2943 9:30a-10:50a MW LS 105 Kraut D S
2944 11:15a-12:35p MW AET 120 Grass Hemmert N L
Above section 2944 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2946 12:45p-2:05p TTh LS 105 Smith H A
2947 2:15p-3:35p TTh LS 105 Smith H A
2948 2:15p-3:35p TTh PE 29 Ogata D K
4564 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.
2949 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.
2950 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.
2951 8:00a-9:20a MW LA 236 Crane H J
2952 8:00a-9:20a TTh LA 236 Brown N A
2953 9:30a-10:50a TTh LA 236 Brown N A
2954 11:15a-12:35p MW LA 236 Crane H J