Foothill College is offering the COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking course with sessions running from September 21, 2026, to December 11, 2026. The five-unit course, formerly numbered COMM 1A, requires five hours of lecture weekly for a 60-hour quarter total.
Strategic Enrollment Metrics
- Capacity Management: Waitlists are active across both standard and honors-level courses.
- Instructional Modality: The curriculum utilizes a hybrid model—combining physical presence in lecture halls with asynchronous Canvas-based digital requirements.
- Academic Prerequisites: Registration for COMM C1000 is restricted to students who have not previously received credit for COMM 1A, 1AH, C1000H, or SPCH 1A.
Operational Dynamics of the Fall 2026 Public Speaking Portfolio
The current Foothill College course schedule reveals a variety of hybrid and fully online sections for the COMM C1000 curriculum. The “Y” designation in section codes (e.g., COMM-C1000-01Y) denotes a hybrid structure, requiring students to attend lecture sessions in specific campus rooms while completing the remaining instructional hours through asynchronous online modules.
For instance, sections like 20664 and 20276 are currently over-enrolled, showing negative seat availability and active waitlists. Fully online asynchronous options include sections 07W and 09W, both instructed by Cydney Erickson-Feinstein, offering one and two open seats respectively with three students waitlisted in each and no textbook fees.
| Section ID | Type | Availability | Waitlist Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM-C1000-01Y | Hybrid | 1 of 30 | 8 of 10 |
| COMM-C1000-06W | Online | 0 of 30 | 5 of 10 |
| COMM-C1000-08W | Online | 7 of 30 | 2 of 10 |
| COMM-C1000-50W | Online | 1 of 30 | 0 of 10 |
High Demand Fills Honors Communication Course Seats
The COMM-C1000H-1HY honors course, instructed by Oldooz Mohammadi, is the honors-specific track within the department. While the standard COMM C1000 course focuses on foundational rhetoric, the honors variant is a distinct section of the portfolio. With 3-of-30 seat availability and a full 10-person waitlist, the COMM C1000H section shows high demand for this specific course.
Market-Relevant Competency and Transferability
The curriculum for COMM C1000 is designed to meet CSU GE/Breadth and IGETC certification standards and satisfies Foothill’s Oral Communication & Critical Thinking general education area.
The logistical use of Canvas for all COMM C1000 sections—regardless of whether they are labeled “IN-PERSON” or “Fully Online”—provides a platform for all students. Students must follow the Canvas Login Instructions independently to meet weekly deadlines.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
