COMM 3

About this course

Exploration of the nature and history of human communication in multiple forms and contexts. Critical examination of speech and communication theories, methods, and processes. Overview of research methods for the evaluation of human communication phenomena. Discussion of ethical perspectives and intercultural aspects of communication. Application of communication theory through critically evaluated exercises and oral presentations.

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 SPCH 3.”

Transfer pathways that use COMM 3

ASSIST maps COMM 3 to a requirement in 67 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.

• Leadership StudiesFoothill → Humboldt State
• Nursing B.S.N. (RN-BSN)Foothill → Humboldt State
• CommunicationFoothill → Humboldt State
• NursingFoothill → San Francisco State
• NursingFoothill → CSU Fullerton
• Nursing B.S. - General OptionFoothill → CSU Chico
• Communication, B.A. Environmental Communication EmphasisFoothill → CSU Channel Islands
• Communication, B.A. Health Communication EmphasisFoothill → CSU Channel Islands
• Communication, B.A. Organizational Communication EmphasisFoothill → CSU Channel Islands
• 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
• Nursing, B.S.: Post-Licensure ConcentrationFoothill → CSU Hayward
• Nursing, B.S.: Pre-Licensure ConcentrationFoothill → CSU Hayward
• Bachelor of Arts Major in CommunicationFoothill → University of the Pacific
• Business Administration MarketingFoothill → Simpson University
• Kinesiology Applied HealthFoothill → Simpson University
• NursingFoothill → Simpson University
• Music Commercial MusicFoothill → Simpson University
• Mathematics for TeachersFoothill → Simpson University
• Engineering ASFoothill → Simpson University
• BiologyFoothill → Simpson University
• Psychology: GeneralistFoothill → Simpson University
• Outdoor Leadership GeneralistFoothill → Simpson University