
Communication Studies
Class Schedule
2026 Spring Schedule
31 classes scheduled
COMM C1000
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING
5 units
- Description: In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches., , Introduction to the analysis, theory, and history of rhetoric and public address; application of principles of public address to the preparation and delivery of public speeches.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in COMM 1A, 1AH, C1000H, or SPCH 1A.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: COMM-C1000-01Y
Course Number (CRN): 40040
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-C1000-02Y
Course Number (CRN): 40126
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-C1000-03Y
Course Number (CRN): 40088
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-C1000-04Y
Course Number (CRN): 40125
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-C1000-05
Course Number (CRN): 40708
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): ≥ $30
Footnote: n/a
Section: COMM-C1000-06Y
Course Number (CRN): 40712
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-C1000-07W
Course Number (CRN): 40101
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html Students will be required to meet live online with the instructor a total of three times during the quarter; dates and times TBA.
Section: COMM-C1000-08W
Course Number (CRN): 40285
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-C1000-09W
Course Number (CRN): 40287
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-C1000-10W
Course Number (CRN): 40714
Dates: 5/18/2026 - 6/26/2026
LATE START
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): ≥ $30
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
COMM C1000H
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING - HONORS
5 units
- Description: In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience, and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This is an honors course., , This honors course provides enhanced academic rigor with expectations that exceed those of the standard version. Expanded opportunities include in-depth examination of speech text within historical context, speeches, papers, creative individual and group projects, historical oral interpretation, and enrichment activities. The course offers accelerated students with additional academic challenge in the areas of research, discussion, analysis and reflection, and intellectual exploration of ideas.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in COMM 1A, 1AH, C1000, or SPCH 1A.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: COMM-C1000H-11W
Course Number (CRN): 40872
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html**Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. For more information, and to register as an honors student to receive additional support, please visit the Honors Institute at /honors/ or call 650.949.7061.
COMM 1B
ARGUMENTATION & PERSUASION
5 units
- Description: The study and practice of argumentation and persuasion. Review of modern and historical persuasive speech in a variety of contexts and cultures. Analysis of rhetorical theory and application of methods of effective persuasion. Knowledge of the structure and format of various types of argumentation. Participation in speech activities. Little or no experience in public speaking or argumentation/persuasion is required.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in COMM 1BH or SPCH 1B.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: COMM-001B-01Y
Course Number (CRN): 40181
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
COMM 2
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
5 units
- Description: Experience in interpersonal communication, including discussion, the perception process, critical thinking and reasoning, verbal and nonverbal modes of communication, intercultural communication, and the effect of communication on individuals and society. Faculty and peer feedback on critically evaluated exercises.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in SPCH 2.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:Oral Communication & Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: COMM-002.-01Y
Course Number (CRN): 40179
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-002.-02Y
Course Number (CRN): 40180
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-002.-03
Course Number (CRN): 40257
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): < $30
Footnote: n/a
Section: COMM-002.-04W
Course Number (CRN): 40258
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): ≥ $30
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-002.-05W
Course Number (CRN): 40290
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-002.-06W
Course Number (CRN): 40371
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-002.-07W
Course Number (CRN): 40709
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-002.-08W
Course Number (CRN): 40710
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): ≥ $30
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-002.-9UW
Course Number (CRN): 40604
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Waitlist
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): ≥ $30
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html ***Enrollment for this section is restricted to UMOJA Scholars Program students. For more information, please visit the UMOJA Scholars Program at/umoja/
Section: COMM-002.-10W
Course Number (CRN): 41245
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): ≥ $30
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-002.-11W
Course Number (CRN): 41246
Dates: 5/18/2026 - 6/26/2026
LATE START
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
COMM 3
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION STUDIES
5 units
- Description: Exploration of the nature and history of human communication in multiple forms and contexts. Critical examination of speech and communication theories, methods, and processes. Overview of research methods for the evaluation of human communication phenomena. Discussion of ethical perspectives and intercultural aspects of communication. Application of communication theory through critically evaluated exercises and oral presentations.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in SPCH 3.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: COMM-003.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40286
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
COMM 4
GROUP DISCUSSION
5 units
- Description: Analysis of the principles of group interaction and decision making. Participation in discussion groups designed to share information, solve problems and reach consensus.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in SPCH 4.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: COMM-004.-01Y
Course Number (CRN): 40041
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s): ≥ $30
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-004.-02W
Course Number (CRN): 40711
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): ≥ $30
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
COMM 5
MASS COMMUNICATION
5 units
- Description: This course involves the study of mass media and media technology as applied to a diverse society. Includes a study of media functions, responsibilities, practices, and influences, as well as a study of media history, development, and impact in shaping modern culture.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in JRNL 2.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: COMM-005.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40397
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): ≥ $30
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
COMM 10
GENDER, COMMUNICATION & CULTURE
5 units
- Description: A comparative and integrative study of the interactive relationship between communication, gender, and culture in American society. Emphasis on the multiple ways communication in interpersonal relationships, educational institutions, organizations, media, and society in general creates and perpetuates gender roles. Analysis of gendered histories, traditions, and practices which normalize certain expectations, values, meanings and patterns of behavior across cultural/racial lines (Asian Americans, African Americans, European Americans, Latino Americans, Native Americans, Gays, Lesbians, Bisexual and Transgendered peoples).
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in SPCH 10.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:Lifelong Learning
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: COMM-010.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40042
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): < $30
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-010.-02W
Course Number (CRN): 40279
Dates: 5/18/2026 - 6/26/2026
LATE START
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): < $30
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
COMM 12
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
5 units
- Description: A comparative and integrative study of intercultural communication in American society. Analysis of cultural histories, cultural concepts, language, ethnic perspectives, perceptions, symbols and roles as they facilitate or hinder effective verbal and nonverbal interaction across cultural lines. Examination of cultural identities which influence thinking and behavior, such as race, class, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, age, appearance and physical ability.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in SPCH 12.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:Lifelong Learning
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: COMM-012.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40106
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): ≥ $30
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Section: COMM-012.-02W
Course Number (CRN): 40873
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 6/26/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): ≥ $30
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. /onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
