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 32 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.

• CommunicationFoothill → Humboldt State
• Liberal Studies B.A. - Child Development/Elementary Education ConcentrationFoothill → Humboldt State
• Liberal Studies B.A. - Elementary Education ConcentrationFoothill → Humboldt State
• Communication StudiesFoothill → San Francisco State
• 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, B.A. (Transfer Starting Fall 2026)Foothill → UC Merced
• 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 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
• Communication (B.A.)Foothill → CSU Fresno
• English Studies (B.A.)Foothill → CSU Fresno
• Communication StudiesFoothill → San Jose State
• ENGLISH, B.A. - Subject Matter Program for Single Subject CredentialFoothill → CSU Northridge
• Communication StudiesFoothill → CSU Sacramento
• Public RelationsFoothill → CSU Sacramento
• ArchitectureFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
• Communication, B.S. - Communication Studies OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona