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Layne Goodman, Ed.D.

Residential Faculty - Communication Studies

Communication, Theatre & Film Arts

Communication, Theatre & Film Arts

Office: AC 30 - Room: Office #18

480-461-7295

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM10:30 AM - 12:00 PM9:15 AM - 10:15 AM1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 
 

Online

 

Online

 
    By appointment

Please send a Canvas message to request a meeting. 

 

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

Theory and practice of interpersonal communication skills which affect day-to-day social interactions with other persons. May include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, active listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, understanding cultural perspectives, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27028

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Class Ended

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 27028 Students may contact the instructor at: [email protected]
COM225 Public Speaking 3 Credits

Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27041
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Ended
27012
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Ended

Notes: Honors Program Only

Spring Flex Start 2025

COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

Theory and practice of interpersonal communication skills which affect day-to-day social interactions with other persons. May include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, active listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, understanding cultural perspectives, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31223

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
27009

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Students may contact the instructor at: [email protected]
COM225 Public Speaking 3 Credits

Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27015

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 27015 This course requires students to participate in at least two live, online, video meetings to deliver a speech and provide peer review. Students are required to have access to adequate internet bandwidth, webcam, and microphone to successfully participate.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 27015 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
27024

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Class 27024 This course requires students to participate in at least two live, online, video meetings to deliver a speech and provide peer review. Students are required to have access to adequate internet bandwidth, webcam, and microphone to successfully participate. Students may contact the instructor at: [email protected]

Summer 2025

COM100 Introduction to Human Communication 3 Credits

Introduces the theory and practice of human communication. Surveys communication topics related to interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16156

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Class 16156 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

Theory and practice of interpersonal communication skills which affect day-to-day social interactions with other persons. May include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, active listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, understanding cultural perspectives, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16154

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 16154 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Fall 2025

COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

Theory and practice of interpersonal communication skills which affect day-to-day social interactions with other persons. May include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, active listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, understanding cultural perspectives, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22957

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025

Open

11 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 22957 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.
COM225 Public Speaking 3 Credits

Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22960
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

5 of 22
Seats Available

Notes: Class 22960 Students may contact the instructor at [email protected]
22979
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Closed

Notes: Honors Program Only

Class 22979 Students may contact instructor at [email protected].

Fall Flex Start 2025

COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

Theory and practice of interpersonal communication skills which affect day-to-day social interactions with other persons. May include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, active listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, understanding cultural perspectives, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22981

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

21 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 22981 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
22970

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

23 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 22970 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
COM225 Public Speaking 3 Credits

Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22945

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 22945 This course requires students to participate in at least two live, online, video meetings to deliver a speech and provide peer review. Students are required to have access to adequate internet bandwidth, webcam, and microphone to successfully participate. Students may contact the instructor at [email protected] for more information.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
23050

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

16 of 22
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

This course requires students to participate in at least two live, online, video meetings to deliver a speech and provide peer-review. Students are required to have access to adequate internet bandwidth, webcam, and microphone to successfully participate. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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