Boulder County Campus

Communication
"Most people would rather jump out of a perfectly good airplane than speak in public."
—Marilynn Grossbol
Textbooks for Communication courses.

Course #
Course Title and Description
Credits
COM 115
Public Speaking - Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis
3
COM 125
Interpersonal Communication - Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social and career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict.
3
COM 220
Intercultural Communication - Explores the link between culture and communication and will develop and/or enhance communication skills and the abilities appropriate to a multicultural society. Emphasis will be on understanding diversity within and across cultures. Relevant concepts include perception, worldview, context, ethics, language, and nonverbal communication.
3
COM 230
Argumentation and Debate - Acquaints the student with the theory of argumentation, including reasoning, evidence, refutation, critical thinking, and extemporaneous speaking. It includes practice in preparation and oral analysis of selected arguments and styles of debating.
3