Spring 2026

Section 4439 of COMM10
Introduction to Communication Theory -- : Jan 13 - May 14 2026

Section 4441 of COMM98
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Jan 12 - May 17 2026

Section 4442 of COMM98
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Jan 12 - May 17 2026

Section 4443 of COMM98
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Jan 12 - May 17 2026

Section 4461 of COMMC1000
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Jan 14 - May 15 2026

Section 4465 of COMMC1000
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Jan 13 - May 14 2026

Section 4503 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
This class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 4518 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
This class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 4551 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
This class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 4553 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
This class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 4563 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
This class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 4583 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
TThis class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 4630 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
This class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 4989 of COMM49
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026

Section 5078 of COMM49
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026

Section 5080 of COMM49
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Jan 12 - May 15 2026

Section 5487 of COMMC1000
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Jan 13 - May 14 2026

Section 5966 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
This class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 6034 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
This class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 6036 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
This class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 6038 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
This class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 6040 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Feb 03 - May 15 2026
This class is associated with participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, with growing speaking and performance skills, and/or participating in the campus intramural speech tournament. Anyone can join, no experience necessary. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, and we can be flexible with your schedule. As the final, students will participate in a forensics intramural tournament on Friday, May 8 from 10:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Fall 2025

Section 0288 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 0290 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 0297 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 0315 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 0322 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 0330 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 0392 of COMM98
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025

Section 0393 of COMM98
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025

Section 0394 of COMM98
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025

Section 0426 of COMMC1000
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Aug 19 - Dec 11 2025

Section 0437 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 0438 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 1099 of COMM49
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025

Section 1118 of COMM49
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025

Section 1226 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 1227 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 1633 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 1651 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Sep 09 - Dec 12 2025
This is a hybrid class associated with participation in forensics and/or the campus speech tournament. In-person meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. Students will also participate in a forensics intramural tournament on 12/5 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 1928 of COMMC1000
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Aug 19 - Dec 11 2025

Section 1952 of COMM49
Independent Study in Communication Studies -- : Aug 18 - Dec 12 2025

Section 1990 of COMM2
Introduction to Performance as Communication -- : Sep 02 - Dec 12 2025
This is a late start class.

Summer 2025

Section 8146 of COMM1
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Jun 16 - Jul 13 2025
This section features a FOUR-WEEK INTENSE ACCELERATED COURSE FORMAT. THIS MEANS IT PROGRESSES FOUR TIMES AS FAST AS A REGULAR SEMESTER. This course is an in-person class with online asynchronous components. Students will attend seven 3-hour classes, MW on 6/16, 6/18, 6/23, 6/25, 6/30, 7/2, and 7/9. The remainder of the coursework will be completed asynchronously. BE AWARE THAT THE ACCELERATED FORMAT NECESSITATES 7-10 HOURS OF ASYNCHRONOUS COURSEWORK WEEKLY, IN ADDITION TO ASSIGNMENTS, READINGS AND IN-PERSON CLASSES. Students will give both live and video-recorded speeches and presentations.

Section 9825 of COMM1
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Jun 16 - Jul 13 2025
This section features a FOUR-WEEK INTENSE ACCELERATED COURSE FORMAT. THIS MEANS IT PROGRESSES FOUR TIMES AS FAST AS A REGULAR SEMESTER. This course is an in-person class with online asynchronous components. Students will attend seven 3-hour classes, MW on 6/16, 6/18, 6/23, 6/25, 6/30, 7/2, and 7/9. The remainder of the coursework will be completed asynchronously. BE AWARE THAT THE ACCELERATED FORMAT NECESSITATES 7-10 HOURS OF ASYNCHRONOUS COURSEWORK WEEKLY, IN ADDITION TO ASSIGNMENTS, READINGS AND IN-PERSON CLASSES. Students will give both live and video-recorded speeches and presentations.

No office hours


FALL 2024 TEACHING SCHEDULE

Tue   
9:00a-10:30p- COMM 1: Public Speaking - Garcia Hall 100
10:30p-12:00p
- COMM 1: Public Speaking- Garcia Hall 100
12:00p-1:30p (9/10)
- COMM 2: Spoken Word - Garcia Hall 100
3:00p-5:00p (9/17) - COMM 52: Forensics Team Class Meetings- Garcia Hall 101


Thu    
9:00a-10:30p- COMM 1: Public Speaking - Garcia Hall 100
10:30p-12:00p
- COMM 1: Public Speaking- Garcia Hall 100
12:00p-1:30p
- COMM 2: Spoken Word - Garcia Hall 100
3:00p-5:00p- Forensics Team Practice- Garcia Hall 121


Fri, Sat, Sun - Fall and Spring
Forensics Team: Tournament Travel

Louisiana State University - PhD, Communication Studies: Performance Studies (2020)

California State University, Long Beach - MA, Communication Studies (2010)

California State University, Fullerton - BA, Communication: Entertainment Studies (2008)

Mt. San Antonio College - AA, Fine Arts & Humanities (2007)

Academic Experience

www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-hamzehee-phd-57b66a245

I also tour full-length performance projects paired with innovative workshops and experiences, as well as solo shows and events. These include: Burnt City: A Dystopian Bilingual One-Persian Show, Baton Rouge SLAM!: An Obituary for Summer 2016, The Deported: A Reality Show!, CONVICT: The Age of Incarceration, Renowned: Osama Lives On!, Speak Out!: Performance Ethnography of Long Beach’s LGBTQ…H? Toastmasters, The Worst of the Worst: Performances of Guantanamo Bay.

www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-hamzehee-phd-57b66a245

Work and Consulting Experience

www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-hamzehee-phd-57b66a245

Outlier.Org (Professional Communication Course)
Lead On-Screen Instructor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0QBNefNRY0

Professional Areas of Interest

Presentations and Publications

Publications: https://www.joshhamzehee.com/publications

Performances: https://www.joshhamzehee.com/performances

Pedagogy: https://www.joshhamzehee.com/pedagogy

Honors and Awards

National Communication Association Ethnography Division