Speech Department
The Speech Department offers courses which develop and enhance oral communication skills at all levels. In this rapid-growing, ever-changing world, the ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and with self-assurance is an invaluable tool to anyone regardless of his or her field of endeavor. Students can focus on interpersonal communication, persuasion, group dynamics and leadership, or can improve and enhance their vocal and articulatory control. In addition, the oral interpretation and readers' theatre courses give students a means of communicating the human condition both physically and verbally, while helping them to develop a strong stage presence.
Saddleback College won its first national championship, not in a sports arena, but in a speaker's forum. Since capturing this national title in 1982, forensics students have won numerous regional and state speech and debate competitions, and have consistently placed in the top 10 in national tournaments. Saddleback's forensics program teaches students how to express themselves effectively, concisely, and with confidence, all of which leads to success in the classroom, the job interview, and the work place. Good public speaking and debate skills are particularly helpful to students considering careers in law, politics, business, and mass communications.
Faculty:
Heidi Ochoa
Speech Instructor/Forensics Co-Director
(949) 582-4404
hochoa@saddleback.edu
Lucas Ochoa
Speech Instructor/Forensics Coach
(949) 582-4778
lochoa@saddleback.edu
Larry Radden
Speech Instructor/Forensics Co-Director
(949) 582-4909
lradden@saddleback.edu
Stephen Robertson
Speech Instructor/Forensics Coach
(949) 582-4913
srobertson11@saddleback.edu
Kimberly Stankovich
Speech Instructor/Department Chair
(949) 582-4474
kstankovich@saddleback.edu
PSLOS:
Students with an AA in Communication Studies will better understand ethical ways of interacting through enhanced awarness.
Students with an AA in Communication Studies will be able to effectively communicate in front of audiences.
Students with an AA in Communication Studies will be proficient in research and citation technique.
Graduates of Communication Studies will have the ability to correctly apply communication theories to enhance the quality of their interactions in their everyday lives.
