CMST& 230 Small Group Communications

This course explores effective communication in small groups. Students examine aspects of group processes, including leadership, conflict management, decision-making, conformity and problem-solving.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Placement or ENGL 091

Distribution

General Education

Outcomes

1. Define small group communication
2. List the methods of decision-making processes used in groups.
3. Explain the various stages of group development
4. Distinguish between different conflict management styles found in groups.
5. Identify the various leadership styles and management models
6. Analyze the influence of culture on group interaction.
7. Identify opportunities as well as challenges of working in a diverse workforce.
8. Apply communication principles, such as listening, shared meaning, among others, to organizational settings designed to maximize individual and group performance.
9. Identify barriers to verbal and non-verbal communication.