Page 184 of Cochise College 2006-2007 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

183 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS v Indicates laboratory or studio fees 8 Indicates course may be offered online COM 110 PUBLIC SPEAKING (3) Prerequisite(s): COM 102 or instructor permission. A study of public speaking, beginning with a review of the fundamentals of speech as they relate to communicating with an audience, continuing with a study of theories and techniques of persuasion. Includes practical application and critical analysis of various oral presentations with emphasis on researching, constructing and delivering speeches. 3 hours lecture. COM 115 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE (3) Prerequisite(s): COM 102 or permission of instructor. A course in practical reasoning, appraisal and use of evidence, recognition of fallacies and application of debate forms and oral style of argumentation. Intercollegiate debate optional for class members. 3 hours lecture. COM 193 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATIONS (1) Prerequisite(s): None. A rotating forum/seminar emphasizing a variety of communication skills ranging from telephone use to interpersonal and small-group skills to formal public speaking. Topics will vary according to changes in student need and interest. The title of this course may differ each term, depending on the topic being covered when the course is offered. 1 hour lecture. COM 193A Coping with "Stage Fright" COM 193B Diversity Issues COM 193C Gender Differences in Communications COM 193D Difficult People COM 193E Improving Small Group Communication COM 193F Improving Group Problem Solving COM 193G Preparing For and Running Public Meetings COM 2048 ELEMENTS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or permission of instructor. Introduction to communication between cultures. Emphasis will be on understanding and applying practical communication strategies and skills so as to communicate effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds in a multicultural society and world. (Identical to AJS 204). 3 hours lecture. COM 270 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101. A course to develop self-awareness and insight into interpersonal relationships with emphasis upon the development of communication skills and techniques for one-on-one professional communication. Identical to SSV 270. 3 hours lecture. COM 271 COMMUNICATIONS IN SMALL GROUPS (3) Prerequisite(s): SSV 270 or COM 270 or permission of instructor. A continuation of COM 270 and SSV 270 refining skills and techniques learned and adding analysis and presentation with emphasis on small-group communication processes. Identical to SSV 271. 3 hours lecture. Corrections COR 109 PRISONERS' RIGHTS (1) Prerequisite(s): None. A practical overview of prisoners' procedural due process and substantive constitutional rights. Credit awarded for successful completion of the Arizona Correctional Officer Training Academy. 1 hour lecture.

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