COMM 1000
Introduction to Public Speaking


Course Description

Part 1: 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.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
35201 COMM 1000 01V ·T·R··· 09:30 AM-11:20 AM Russell Hong L48
······· TBA-TBA ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
COMM 1.01V: This class is part of the IMPACT AAPI Learning Community, designed to help first year students succeed through community-building, and Asian American/Pacific Islander focused curriculum. This is a HYBRID class that has both online and ON CAMPUS attendance requirements. Requires concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1001.02V (39768). For more information, contact Amy Wang at wangamy@fhda.edu. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Natural Speaker (10th Edition)
Fujishin © 2022
ISBN: 9780367748326
Textbook Required $86.99 $65.25 $69.59 $38.28
The Natural Speaker (10th Edition)
Fujishin
ISBN: 9781000483086
E-Book Required $86.99
The Natural Speaker (10th Edition)
Fujishin
ISBN: 9781000483086
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $63.79
The Natural Speaker (10th Edition)
Fujishin
ISBN: 9781000483086
E-Book
(365 days)
Required $75.39

Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.

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Course Details

Units
5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Formerly
(Formerly COMM D001.)
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
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