Description
The primary purpose of this course is to enhance students' understanding of the principles of small group communication so that they may communicate competently in various team contexts. Specifically, this course is designed to: 1) help students become familiar with concepts and processes in group communication, and 2) allow students to experience the challenge of learning how to improve their communication skills through actual participation in groups. The knowledge gained about groups, along with experiences participating in groups, will hopefully enhance students' ability to engage in effective communication in diverse group contexts. This course examines basic communication concepts and processes which influence the nature and function of group dynamics in both face-to-face and computer-mediated teams.