Also see courses listed under Broadcasting, Communication, Film Studies 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.
3126 8:00a-9:20a MW AET 203 Bellini K
Above section 3126 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
3127 8:00a-9:20a TTh LA 236 Brown N A
Above section 3127 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
3128 8:00a-9:20a TTh BUNDY 240 Kraut D S
Above section 3128 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Above section 3128 is part of the Teacher Academy program and is open to all students. This section is recommended for future teachers. Special Programs section of class schedule for additional information.
3129 8:00a-9:20a TTh AET 203 Martin B S
Above section 3129 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
3130 9:00a-12:05p Sat LA 115 Parks D A
3131 9:30a-10:50a MW BUNDY 240 Panella A C
Above section 3131 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
3132 9:30a-10:50a MW AET 203 Bellini K
Above section 3132 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
3133 9:30a-10:50a TTh BUNDY 240 Kraut D S
Above section 3133 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Above section 3133 is part of the Teacher Academy program and is open to all students. This section is recommended for future teachers. Special Programs section of class schedule for additional information.
3134 9:30a-10:50a TTh AET 203 Martin B S
Above section 3134 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
3135 11:15a-12:35p MW AET 120 Kahn R A
Above section 3135 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
3136 11:15a-12:35p MW LS 117 Dawson F R
Above section 3136 is part of the Black Collegians Program. See Special Programs section of class schedule for program information.
3137 11:15a-12:35p MW LS 105 Kraut D S
Above section 3137 is part of the Teacher Academy program and is open to all students. This section is recommended for future teachers. See Special Programs section of class schedule for additional information.
3138 11:15a-12:35p MW LA 236 Mega M A
3139 11:15a-12:35p TTh MC 7 Farschman K V
3140 12:45p-2:05p TTh MC 2 Ogata D K
3141 12:45p-2:05p MW LS 110 Ogata D K
3142 12:45p-2:05p MW LA 236 Mega M A
3143 12:45p-2:05p MW AET 120 Kahn R A
Above section 3143 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
3144 12:45p-2:05p TTh LS 105 Grass Hemmert N L
Section 3144 designed for non-native speakers of English
3145 12:45p-3:50p MW MAD 105 Barker B L
Above section 3145 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
3146 12:45p-3:50p MW MAD 105 Barker B L
Above section 3146 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12, at the Madison Campus, 1310 11th Street.
3147 12:45p-3:50p TTh AET 120 Preston B L
Above section 3147 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 28 to Oct 18, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
3148 12:45p-3:50p TTh AET 120 Preston B L
Above section 3148 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 13, at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
3149 2:15p-3:35p MW MC 7 Smith H A
3150 2:15p-3:35p MW LS 105 McNamara C V
Above section 3150 is part of the Latino Center Adelante Program. See Special Programs section of class schedule for program information.
3151 2:15p-5:20p M LS 119 Ogata D K
3152 2:15p-5:20p W LS 119 Ogata D K
3153 3:45p-5:05p MW LS 105 McNamara C V
4537 6:45p-9:50p M LA 236 Barker B L
4538 6:45p-9:50p M LS 105 Lemonds B W
4539 6:45p-9:50p T LS 105 Farschman K V
4540 6:45p-9:50p T LS 110 Anderson F D
4541 6:45p-9:50p W LA 236 Kaimikaua C I
4542 6:45p-9:50p W LS 105 Farschman K V
11:30a-2:30p Sat LS 105 Farschman K V
Above section 4542 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 29 to Oct 20.
4543 6:45p-9:50p Th LS 105 Kaimikaua C I
4544 6:45p-9:50p Th AET 120 Preston B L
Above section 4544 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
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.
3154 9:30a-10:50a TTh MC 7 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.
3155 12:45p-2:05p MW LS 105 McNamara C V
SPEECH 5, Interpersonal Communication 3 units
Transfer: UC, 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.
3157 8:00a-9:20a MW LS 105 Kraut D S
3158 8:00a-11:05a F LS 105 Parks D A
3159 9:30a-10:50a MW LS 105 Kraut D S
Above section 3159 is part of the Teacher Academy program and is open to all students. This section is recommended for future teachers. See Special Programs section of class schedule for additional information.
3160 12:45p-2:05p TTh MC 7 Smith H A
3161 2:15p-3:35p TTh MC 72 Ogata D K
3162 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Brown N A
Above section 3162 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3163 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Grass Hemmert N L
Above section 3163 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4545 6:30p-9:35p W AET 120 Bergstrom L M
Above section 4545 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
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.
3164 8:00a-9:20a MW LA 236 Brown N A
3165 8:00a-9:20a 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.
3166 9:30a-10:50a 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.
3167 9:30a-10:50a MW LA 236 Brown N A
3168 9:30a-10:50a TTh LA 236 Brown N A
3169 12:45p-2:05p MW MC 7 Smith H A
SPEECH 22, Introduction to Forensics 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This class provides the training, rehearsal, and performance practice to develop speech and debate skills necessary to participate on a competitive collegiate forensics team. Students will have the option to choose areas of interest and to compete in Forensics tournaments.
3170 12:45p-1:55p TTh LA 236 Brown N A
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 3170 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 06.