CMST& 230 Small Group Communication • 5 Cr.

Description

Explores effective communication in small groups. Students examine aspects of group process, including leadership, conflict management, decision-making, conformity, and critical thinking. Students work in groups to test theories and practice skills. Fulfills social science course requirement at BC.

Outcomes

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Identify the language, listening, and nonverbal communication skills that are needed to promote a positive communication climate in a group setting.
• Analyze the influence of culture on group interaction.
• Identify the actions needed to conduct an effective meeting and promote group productivity.
• Analyze the methods of decision making used by a group.
• Evaluate how theoretical group problem-solving models can be used to help a group accomplish a task.
• Identify methods groups can use to stimulate critical and creative thinking while problem-solving.
• Evaluate how leadership theory can be used to help a group accomplish its goals.
• Identify different methods for managing conflict within a group.

Offered

• Spring 2020 (current quarter)
• Winter 2020
• Fall 2019