College of Marin
Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes


SPEECH

Directed study courses are offered at the KTD campus. SPCH 110 3.0 units Intro to Speech Communication This survey course introduces practical verbal communication skills with an emphasis on speech performance. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 2439 O'Keefe P J MW 9:40-11am, KTD/HC173 2440 O'Keefe P R MW 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/HC173 2441 Shaffer J T 6:10-9pm, KTD/HC171 Note: Instructor changed from Stahl-Ricco G to Shaffer J 2442 Epperson V M 6:10-9pm, KTD/HC173 SPCH 120 3.0 units Interpersonal Communication This course introduces principles of effective communication in interpersonal relationships. It is the study of verbal and nonverbal communication, person perception, conflict resolution, listening, and communication barriers. Students will learn to identify communication behaviors and patterns in interpersonal relationships, both theirs and others. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 2443 Gaiz R R MW 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/HC171 2444 Gaiz R C MW 12:40-2pm, KTD/HC171 2445 Borenstein B T 6:10-9pm, KTD/HC173 2446 Borenstein B W 6:10-9pm, KTD/HC173 SPCH 122 3.0 units Public Speaking A survey course designed to introduce students to three specific areas of public speaking: informative speaking, persuasive speaking and small group speaking. Emphasis is on effective research and outline methods, critical listening, providing effective listener feedback to the speaker and on effective verbal and nonverbal delivery skills. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 2447 Shears D N TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/DL12 Note: Instructor changed from Stahl-Ricco G to Shears D SPCH 128 3.0 units Intercultural Communication Students will study a number of theories describing the cultural, sociocultural, psychocultural, gender and environmental influences on communication. Students will compare and contrast the cultures of European Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latino Americans through a diversity of readings and film. Students will identify and practice practical means to affect positive interaction with people from different cultures. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 2448 Borenstein B G T 9:10-12noon, KTD/HC165 Note: Room changed from OH102 to HC165 To enroll in this Transfer Prep Academy Learning Community course (Section # 2448, students must also enroll in English 92, Section # 1944. Both courses require instructor signatures for registration. For more information about this Transfer Prep Academy Learning Community call (415) 485-9362. 2449 Gaiz R N TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/HC171 2450 2/04-5/14 Gaiz R MW 3:10-5pm, KTD/HC171 Late start. Meets for 14 weeks. 2451 Epperson V Th 6:10-9pm, KTD/HC173 SPCH 132 3.0 units Argumentation and Persuasion Increase critical thinking abilities by using sound reasoning and persuasive techniques. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 2452 O'Keefe P G TTh 9:40-11am, KTD/HC173 SPCH 140 3.0 units Oral Interpretation of Literature I The study of literature through oral performance of poetry, prose, fiction, nonfiction and drama. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 2453 O'Keefe P A TTh 12:40-2pm, KTD/HC173 Return to Course Index