COMM 225 - Small Group Communication and Problem-solving

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BT 113 or WR 115 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 Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain how groups function as systems.
CLO#2: Function effectively with others. (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.