COMM 225 - Small Group Communication

WR 115  (and WR 115Q  as required based on placement), or designated placement

Corequisite(s):  

WR 121Z  

Course Description: Examines the nature of communication in a group or team context. Students will learn about individual and group roles, methods of negotiation and problem-solving, leadership, and the evolving nature of groups in business and society.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Explain how groups function as systems.
• CLO#2: Apply principles of small group communication to engage in constructive group interactions. (ILO: Communication)
• CLO#3: Identify different leadership styles and the contexts best suited for each style.
• CLO#4: Identify the formal and informal roles of group members.
• CLO#5: Describe the forms of power.
• CLO#6: Explain the benefits and drawbacks of technology in the decision-making process.