2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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COMM 202 - Small Group Communication
PREREQUISITES: ENGL 111 - English Composition
PROGRAM: Communication
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019
An introduction to communication principles and practices that enable small groups, such as committees, conferences and public discussions, to function effectively as well as the practices which limit small group effectiveness. The course is pragmatic in approach, and the student will learn small group dynamics through participation.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Recognize small group communication dynamics and how they operate in various world contexts.
- Analyze the functionality and appropriateness of various leadership styles.
- Employ the primary methods of decision making appropriately in various contexts.
- Recognize external influences on small group interactions.
- Differentiate between effective and ineffective conflict management skills in small groups.
- Critique the various roles and interaction styles present in groups.
- Function effectively in groups with varying problem-solving tasks.
- Apply current research findings to the understanding of small group communication.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Diversity and Multiculturalism
Studies of small group interaction
Small group decision making
Training methodologies in industry
Psychological aspects of small groups
Nature and utilization of creativity
Structured and unstructured small group interaction
Utilization of small groups in home, business, society
Research methods in small group study
Leadership styles
Sociological aspects of small groups
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