Spring 2025

Section 4439 of COMM10
Introduction to Communication Theory -- : Jan 14 - May 15 2025

Section 4465 of COMM1
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Jan 14 - May 15 2025

Section 4583 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Feb 04 - May 16 2025
This class is associated with any of the following: 1. Participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, 2. Growing speaking and performance skills, or 3. 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 9 from 11:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Section 5487 of COMM1
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Jan 14 - May 15 2025

Section 5966 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Feb 04 - May 16 2025
This class is associated with any of the following: 1. Participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, 2. Growing speaking and performance skills, or 3. 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 9 from 11:00am-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 04 - May 16 2025
This class is associated with any of the following: 1. Participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, 2. Growing speaking and performance skills, or 3. 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 9 from 11:00am-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 04 - May 16 2025
This class is associated with any of the following: 1. Participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, 2. Growing speaking and performance skills, or 3. 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 9 from 11:00am-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 04 - May 16 2025
This class is associated with any of the following: 1. Participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, 2. Growing speaking and performance skills, or 3. 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 9 from 11:00am-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 04 - May 16 2025
This class is associated with any of the following: 1. Participation in the Forensics Speech, Debate, and Performance Team, 2. Growing speaking and performance skills, or 3. 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 9 from 11:00am-3:00pm at SRJC. Other opportunities to travel and perform will be offered but are not required.

Fall 2024

Section 0426 of COMM1
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Aug 20 - Dec 12 2024

Section 0437 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Sep 17 - Dec 13 2024
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 12/6 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 0438 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Sep 17 - Dec 13 2024
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 12/6 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 1226 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Sep 17 - Dec 13 2024
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 12/6 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 1227 of COMM52A
Forensics and Public Performance -- : Sep 17 - Dec 13 2024
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 12/6 11:00am-3:00pm. All students are welcome to enroll in this class; and this section will have extra support from the Lanzamientoinitiative.

Section 1633 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Sep 17 - Dec 13 2024
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 12/6 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 1651 of COMM52B
Intercollegiate Speech and Debate -- : Sep 17 - Dec 13 2024
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 12/6 11:00am-3:00pm.

Section 1928 of COMM1
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Aug 20 - Dec 12 2024

Section 1990 of COMM2
Introduction to Performance as Communication -- : Sep 10 - Dec 13 2024
This is a late start class.

Summer 2024

Section 8146 of COMM1
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Jun 17 - Jul 14 2024
This is a four-week accelerated course format. This section is an in-person class with online asynchronous components. Students will attend 6 3-hour classes, MW on 6/17, 6/24, 6/26, 7/1, 7/8 and 7/10. The remainder of the coursework will be completed asynchronously. Students will give both live and video-recorded speeches and presentations.

Section 9825 of COMM1
Introduction to Public Speaking -- : Jun 17 - Jul 14 2024
This is a four-week accelerated course format. This section is an in-person class with online asynchronous component. Students will attend 6 3-hour classes, MW on 6/17, 6/24, 6/26, 7/1, 7/8 and 7/10. The remainder of the coursework will be completed asynchronously. 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