CMST 316 PS 2 - Group and Team Communication

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Group and Team Communication (CMST 316)

Term: 2023-2024 - SPRING

Faculty

Andrea M Twedt
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Hello!

I was born and raised in Moorhead, MN. I left the Midwest to enjoy the sunshine in Phoenix, AZ for 12 years. I miss the AZ winters; I am not a big fan of the cold. However, most of my family lives in the Midwest, so family comes over weather. 😊  

I have a daughter, Kelsey, who works at Microsoft. A son, Jonah, who attends North Dakota State University. Most importantly, I have three beautiful grandchildren: Tatum – 8, Trystynn – 6, and Toni – 5. I am very blessed to have them living in Fargo. They have Nana's heart!

I recently got married to an amazing man. Not only did I gain a husband, but also two wonderful adult children, Ryan and Cassandra. 

I am a big sports fan! I am a die-hard Vikings fan. I also enjoy watching basketball, especially March Madness. I do not have the skill set to play these sports, but I do like to exercise often. During my free time in the summer, I like to be at the lake. In the winter, I like to travel anywhere warm.

I’ve been teaching communication in the classroom since 2003 and online since 2004. I love teaching and getting to know the students.

Along with teaching, I am the Director of Online Undergraduate Programs at UJ.

I look forward to getting to know you.

Andrea

 

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.