COMM 1B

About this course

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.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

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.”

Transfer pathways that use COMM 1B

ASSIST maps COMM 1B to a requirement in 43 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.

• Leadership StudiesFoothill → Humboldt State
• Liberal Studies B.A. - Child Development/Elementary Education ConcentrationFoothill → Humboldt State
• Liberal Studies B.A. - Elementary Education ConcentrationFoothill → Humboldt State
• Nursing B.S.N. (RN-BSN)Foothill → Humboldt State
• CommunicationFoothill → Humboldt State
• Communication StudiesFoothill → San Francisco State
• NursingFoothill → San Francisco State
• NursingFoothill → CSU Fullerton
• Communication StudiesFoothill → CSU Fullerton
• Communication Studies B.A. - Communication and Public Affairs OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
• Communication Studies B.A. - Organizational Communication OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
• COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA, Linguistics Emphasis, B.A. (Transfer Starting Fall 2026)Foothill → UC Merced
• COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA, Media Production Emphasis, B.A. (Transfer Starting Fall 2026)Foothill → UC Merced
• COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA, B.A. (Transfer Starting Fall 2026)Foothill → UC Merced
• Communication StudiesFoothill → Loyola Marymount University
• Nursing, B.S.: Post-Licensure ConcentrationFoothill → CSU Hayward
• Nursing, B.S.: Pre-Licensure ConcentrationFoothill → CSU Hayward
• Communication StudiesFoothill → CSU Stanislaus
• Liberal Studies B.A. Elementary Teaching Content Preparation ProgramFoothill → CSU Stanislaus
• Nursing B.S., Pre-Licensure TrackFoothill → CSU Stanislaus
• Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary EducationFoothill → San Diego State
• NursingFoothill → San Diego State
• Communication (B.A.)Foothill → CSU Fresno
• English Studies (B.A.)Foothill → CSU Fresno