COMM C1000
Intro to Public Speaking
San Jose-Evergreen Community College District · Fall 2026
35 sections16 open now
Catalog description
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. This course emphasizes the importance of audience engagement and ethical considerations in public speaking. Students will develop their skills through hands-on activities that involve crafting speeches and utilizing effective presentation aids. They will also explore the role of critical listening and credibility in communication, preparing them to deliver impactful messages across different contexts. This course was formerly known as COMS 020: Oral Communication or COMS 020: Public Speaking.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
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5 openSeats: 30/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133359Fall 20263 credits
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- Mo We · 9:15 – 10:35 AM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Career Education Building CE209
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- Staff
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133360Fall 20263 credits
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- Mo We · 12:15 – 1:35 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Career Education Building CE313
- Instructor
- Shelley M. Giacalone
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10 openSeats: 25/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133361Fall 20263 credits
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- Mo We · 1:45 – 3:05 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Career Education Building CE313
- Instructor
- Shelley M. Giacalone
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133362Fall 20263 credits
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- Tu Th · 9:15 – 10:35 AM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Career Education Building CE304
- Instructor
- Shelley M. Giacalone
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14 openSeats: 21/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133363Fall 20263 credits
14 available21 enrolled35 capacity0 waitlist
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- Tu Th · 10:45 AM – 12:05 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Career Education Building CE304
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11 openSeats: 24/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133364Fall 20263 credits
11 available24 enrolled35 capacity0 waitlist
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- Tu Th · 6:15 – 7:35 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Career Education Building CE107
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24 openSeats: 11/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133365Fall 20263 credits
24 available11 enrolled35 capacity0 waitlist
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- Fr · 9:15 AM – 12:20 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Career Education Building CE303
- Instructor
- Sara M. Burkhamer
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23 openSeats: 12/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133366Fall 20263 credits
23 available12 enrolled35 capacity0 waitlist
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- Mo We · 9:15 – 11:05 AM
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- Aug 24 – Oct 16
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- Career Education Building CE313Online Instruction CANVAS
- Instructor
- Shelley M. Giacalone
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5 openSeats: 30/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133368Fall 20263 credits
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- Mo · 6:15 – 8:05 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Online Instruction ZOOMOnline Instruction CANVAS
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- Waylon C. Baker
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11 openSeats: 24/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133370Fall 20263 credits
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- We · 10:45 AM – 12:20 PM
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- Sep 23 – Dec 10
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- Career Education Building CE303Online Instruction CANVAS
- Instructor
- Guadalupe Alatorre
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133371Fall 20263 credits
0 available35 enrolled35 capacity2 waitlist
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- Tu · 12:15 – 1:35 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Career Education Building CE107Online Instruction CANVAS
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- Guadalupe Alatorre
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27 openSeats: 8/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133372Fall 20263 credits
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- Th · 12:15 – 1:35 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Career Education Building CE107Online Instruction CANVAS
- Instructor
- Waylon C. Baker
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133373Fall 20263 credits
0 available35 enrolled35 capacity11 waitlist
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- No scheduled meeting time
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Online Instruction CANVAS
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- Guadalupe Alatorre
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133375Fall 20263 credits
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Online Instruction CANVAS
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- Guadalupe Alatorre
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133981Fall 20263 credits
0 available35 enrolled35 capacity1 waitlist
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- Tu Th · 10:45 AM – 12:05 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- *
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- John C. Carrion
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133982Fall 20263 credits
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- Tu Th · 9:15 – 10:35 AM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- John C. Carrion
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133985Fall 20263 credits
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- Mo We · 9:15 – 10:35 AM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- *
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- Ambica D. Gill
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133986Fall 20263 credits
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Ambica D. Gill
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133987Fall 20263 credits
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- Mo We · 1:45 – 3:05 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Ambica D. Gill
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133988Fall 20263 credits
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- Fr · 9:00 AM – 12:50 PM
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- Aug 28 – Nov 20
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- David A. Hamilton
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133989Fall 20263 credits
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- Aug 24 – Oct 16
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- John C. Carrion
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22 openSeats: 13/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133990Fall 20263 credits
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- Tu Th · 10:45 AM – 12:05 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- *
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- Rahmon Pashtunyar
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29 openSeats: 6/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133991Fall 20263 credits
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- We · 6:00 – 9:05 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- General Education GE207
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- Rahmon Pashtunyar
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133992Fall 20263 credits
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Online CANVAS
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- John C. Carrion
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30 openSeats: 5/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133993Fall 20263 credits
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- Mo We · 3:15 – 4:35 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- General Education GE207
- Instructor
- Douglas F. Threet
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FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133994Fall 20263 credits
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Online CANVAS
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- John C. Carrion
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29 openSeats: 6/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133995Fall 20263 credits
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- Tu Th · 6:30 – 7:50 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- David A. Hamilton
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29 openSeats: 6/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133996Fall 20263 credits
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- Tu Th · 1:45 – 3:05 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- John C. Carrion
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10 openSeats: 25/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133997Fall 20263 credits
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Online CANVAS
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- Ambica D. Gill
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31 openSeats: 4/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #133998Fall 20263 credits
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- Mo We · 1:45 – 3:05 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 10
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- Veronica Ann Andrade
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- Tu Th · 6:30 – 7:20 PMTu Th · 8:00 – 8:50 PM
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- Sep 8 – Dec 10
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- Escuela Popular Academy EPA
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- Sabrina Elizabeth Maciel Espinoza
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FullSeats: 0 enrolled Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #134471Fall 20263 credits
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- Tu Th · 2:00 – 3:30 PM
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- Aug 27 – Dec 10
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- Escuela Popular Academy EPA
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- Sabrina Elizabeth Maciel Espinoza
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FullSeats: 16 enrolled Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #134493Fall 20263 credits
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- Tu Th · 8:40 – 10:05 AM
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- Aug 25 – Dec 10
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- Milpitas H.S. @ the Extension MIL-L1
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FullSeats: 9 enrolled Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #134501Fall 20263 credits
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- Mo We · 1:55 – 3:45 PM
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- Aug 24 – Dec 9
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- Milpitas Innovation Center MIC
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- Daniel J. Cavallero
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FullSeats: 0 enrolled Last recorded: Jul 27, 2026, 9:11 AMClass #134518Fall 20263 credits
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- Tu Th · 11:35 AM – 1:25 PM
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- Sep 1 – Dec 10
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- Roberto Cruz Leadership Academ RCLA
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