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Communication Studies focuses on verbal and nonverbal communications, critical thinking and research, and multicultural communication, concentrating on the ways humans interact with one another and how this affects the world around them.

Students enrolled in the Communication Studies Program at Skyline College can expect to become proficient in multiple areas of communication, including public speaking, interpersonal communication, small group communication, intercultural communication, and argumentation and debate.

In order to succeed in Communications, students will develop strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Students enrolled in the Communication Studies Program at Skyline College can expect to become proficient in multiple areas of communication, including public speaking, interpersonal communication, small group communication, intercultural communication, and argumentation and debate. The College offers one Associate Degree and two Associate Degrees for Transfer in Communications that provide a clear path for transfer to a four-year educational institution.

Career Outlook

Studying Communications provides a foundation of interpersonal, writing and critical thinking skills essential in almost any career from the sciences or finance to marketing or public relations.

A degree in Communications can be a gateway to a variety of career trajectories including journalism, law, advertising, public relations, marketing, communications, sales, real estate, technical writing and much more. Salary ranges for jobs within these trajectories vary greatly. Public Relations Specialists in California make an average of $81,840 per year according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Real Estate Sales Agents in California make an average of $76,440 per year.

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Program	Type	Total Units
Communication Studies for Transfer 2.0	AA-T	60 Units

Effective Communication: Deliver a message using strategies that adapt appropriately to the purpose of a situation; including the specific audience and cultural & psychological climate.
Effective Communication: Describe the effects of communication, including listening skills, on the perception of human relationships in social & cultural contexts
Critical Thinking: Demonstrate effective problem-solving communication that leads to successful conflict management by researching verifiable information that supports logically organized main points and claims in a message.
Citizenship: Communicate ethical core values and individual cultural identity in a variety of academic, personal, vocational and civic situations.

Office Information

Location: Building 8
Email: ruizk@smccd.edu
Phone: (650) 738-4202

Spring 2025 Courses | Fall 2024 Courses

Status	Title	Days	Time	Instructor
OPEN for Waitlist	COMM 110 - 47337 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110		TBA	Ramirez, P
CLOSED	COMM 110 - 47346 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110		TBA	Lescure, R
CLOSED	COMM 110 - 47347 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110		TBA	Lescure, R
OPEN for Waitlist	COMM 110 - 47393 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110		TBA	McDonnell, P
CLOSED	COMM 110 - 47958 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110		TBA	Lescure, R
OPEN	COMM 110 - 30768 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110	M W F	10:10am-11:00am	Park, N
OPEN	COMM 110 - 38604 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110	M W F	9:10am-10:00am	Park, N
OPEN	COMM 110 - 44968 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110	M W F	11:10am-12:00pm	Staff,
OPEN	COMM 110 - 45091 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110	T Th	12:35pm-1:50pm	Babin, J
OPEN	COMM 110 - 45614 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110	M W F	12:10pm-1:00pm	Nawabi, H
OPEN	COMM 110 - 45615 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110	T Th	9:35am-10:50am	Staff,
OPEN	COMM 110 - 45616 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110	T Th	11:10am-12:25pm	Powell, D
OPEN	COMM 110 - 46574 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110	M W F	11:10am-12:00pm	Staff,
OPEN for Waitlist	COMM 110 - 48824 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110	M W F	10:10am-11:00am	Lescure, R
OPEN	COMM 110 - 46036 - Public Speaking COMM 110 Public Speaking Study and practice in the basic principles of effective public oral communication. Students will research, prepare and extemporaneously deliver various speeches. Analysis and evaluation of oral, public communication is also included. Relevant social issues may be examined. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 110	Th	6:00pm-9:00pm	McDonnell, P
OPEN	COMM 127 - 39223 - Argumentation and Debate COMM 127 Argumentation and Debate Principles and techniques of argumentation and debate. Research in significant social problems. Analysis of propositions, issues, evidence and reasoning. Training and experience in the presentation and evaluation of oral and written arguments. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 120	M W	12:10pm-1:25pm	Lescure, R
OPEN	COMM 130 - 46575 - Interpersonal Comm COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication Study and practice of interpersonal relationships. Analysis of the verbal and non-verbal modes of communication. Investigation of communication conflicts in interpersonal relationships and methods of conflict resolution. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 130	M W F	9:10am-10:00am	Staff,
OPEN for Waitlist	COMM 130 - 44964 - Interpersonal Communication COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication Study and practice of interpersonal relationships. Analysis of the verbal and non-verbal modes of communication. Investigation of communication conflicts in interpersonal relationships and methods of conflict resolution. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 130		TBA	Russo, S
CLOSED	COMM 130 - 47358 - Interpersonal Communication COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication Study and practice of interpersonal relationships. Analysis of the verbal and non-verbal modes of communication. Investigation of communication conflicts in interpersonal relationships and methods of conflict resolution. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 130		TBA	Cunningham, C
OPEN	COMM 130 - 48817 - Interpersonal Communication COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication Study and practice of interpersonal relationships. Analysis of the verbal and non-verbal modes of communication. Investigation of communication conflicts in interpersonal relationships and methods of conflict resolution. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 130		TBA	Cunningham, C
OPEN	COMM 130 - 33318 - Interpersonal Communication COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication Study and practice of interpersonal relationships. Analysis of the verbal and non-verbal modes of communication. Investigation of communication conflicts in interpersonal relationships and methods of conflict resolution. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 130	T Th	11:10am-12:25pm	Staff,
OPEN	COMM 130 - 38202 - Interpersonal Communication COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication Study and practice of interpersonal relationships. Analysis of the verbal and non-verbal modes of communication. Investigation of communication conflicts in interpersonal relationships and methods of conflict resolution. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 130	M W	1:10pm-2:25pm	Staff,
OPEN	COMM 130 - 43610 - Interpersonal Communication COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication Study and practice of interpersonal relationships. Analysis of the verbal and non-verbal modes of communication. Investigation of communication conflicts in interpersonal relationships and methods of conflict resolution. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 130	M W F	9:10am-10:00am	Staff,
OPEN	COMM 130 - 44826 - Interpersonal Communication COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication Study and practice of interpersonal relationships. Analysis of the verbal and non-verbal modes of communication. Investigation of communication conflicts in interpersonal relationships and methods of conflict resolution. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 130	T Th	9:35am-10:50am	Harkness-Lee, S
OPEN	COMM 130 - 30779 - Interpersonal Communication COMM 130 Interpersonal Communication Study and practice of interpersonal relationships. Analysis of the verbal and non-verbal modes of communication. Investigation of communication conflicts in interpersonal relationships and methods of conflict resolution. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 130	T	6:00pm-9:00pm	McDonnell, P
OPEN for Waitlist	COMM 140 - 46434 - Small Group Communication COMM 140 Small Group Communication Understanding of the principles of group interaction and decision making, including study of leadership, types of authority, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Participation in discussion groups to share information, to solve problems, and to reach consensus. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 140		TBA	Cunningham, C
OPEN	COMM 140 - 45093 - Small Group Communication COMM 140 Small Group Communication Understanding of the principles of group interaction and decision making, including study of leadership, types of authority, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Participation in discussion groups to share information, to solve problems, and to reach consensus. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC (IGETC Area 1C) C-ID: COMM 140	T Th	12:35pm-1:50pm	Harkness-Lee, S
OPEN for Waitlist	COMM 150 - 47361 - Intercultural Communication COMM 150 Intercultural Communication Designed for students from all cultural backgrounds. Study of basic theory and skills of intercultural communication using round table discussion, public speaking and critical analysis. Emphasis is given to empathy building for communicating effectively in a diverse social and professional environment. Units: 3 Degree Credit Letter Grade Only Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC C-ID: COMM 150		TBA	Mohammadi, O
OPEN	COMM 150 - 40613 - Intercultural Communication COMM 150 Intercultural Communication Designed for students from all cultural backgrounds. Study of basic theory and skills of intercultural communication using round table discussion, public speaking and critical analysis. Emphasis is given to empathy building for communicating effectively in a diverse social and professional environment. Units: 3 Degree Credit Letter Grade Only Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9A1 Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area A1), UC C-ID: COMM 150	T Th	2:10pm-3:25pm	Powell, D
OPEN	COMM 160 - 46218 - Gender and Communication COMM 160 Gender and Communication Study of the relationships between gender and communication in multiple sociocultural contexts. Analysis of the intersectional relationships between gender and identity, culture, perception, power, media, history, language, and nonverbal communication from social science, interpretive, and critical theoretical approaches. Units: 3 Degree Credit Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass) Lecture hours/semester: 48-54 Homework hours/semester: 96-108 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area D), UC (IGETC Area 4)	M W F	11:10am-12:00pm	Lescure, R

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Dean & Division Assistant

Kennya Ruiz (Division Assistant)

Language Arts-Language Arts Division

ruizk@smccd.edu

(650) 738-4202

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Chris Gibson (Dean, Language Arts Division)

Language Arts-Language Arts Division

gibsonc@smccd.edu

(650) 738-4343

BLDG 08-8112

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