Title
COMM3380-AC.(AC) Small Group Communication.F13.Faculty,Augsbur
Document Type
Syllabi
School
CLA
Department
ACTC
Course Subject
ACTC
Course Number
3380
Course Section
AC
Course Title
(AC) Small Group Communication
Academic Term and Year
Fall 2013
Credits
4.00
Hamline Plan Letter
S
Area of Study
ACCT, CSTD, FIN, GBUS, IBUS, MGMT, MKTG, SOCJ
Course Description
Goals: To examine communication interaction in the small task-oriented group. To gain an understanding of how group dynamics are influenced by communication, and how group dynamics in turn affect communication patterns. To gain an understanding of task issues as well as interpersonal relationships in groups, and how communication affects both. Content: Theory of small-group communication. Examination of the phases of small-group interaction, development of norms, roles, group cohesiveness, productivity, and leadership. Analysis of the impact of power, status, conflict, and conformity on small-group discussion. Pragmatic skills related to group presentations and methods and enhancing group discussion. Taught: Annually. Prerequisite: COMM 1100 or junior/senior standing.
Recommended Citation
Faculty, Augsburg, "COMM3380-AC.(AC) Small Group Communication.F13.Faculty,Augsbur" (2013). Historic Syllabi -- full text access limited to internal Hamline administrative staff only. 1730.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/syllabi/1730