CMST 1130 Small Group Communication

Description

Small Group Communication develops students understanding of how the group communication process works. Students will also develop knowledge on specific group communication terms and skills while participating in small groups.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Decision making and problem solving

2. Leadership and conflict management

3. Group roles and group norms

Learning Outcomes

Develop skills in applying principles and practices of small group communication. (MNTC Goal 1b, 1d, 1e)

Manage the interpersonal dynamics of small group communication. (MNTC Goal 1b, 1d, 1e)

Demonstrate principles of leadership in the group process. (MNTC Goal 1b, 1d, 1e, 1f)

Develop skills in group problem-solving and decision-making to achieve desired goals. (MNTC 1b)

Critically analyze small group communication. (MNTC Goal 1b, 1e, 1g)

Identify and analyze norms and roles in the group. (MNTC Goal 1b, 1e, 1g)

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): Goal Area 01 - Communication

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies

Goal Area 01: Communication:

1. Understand/demonstrate the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation.

2. Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.

3. Locate, evaluate, and synthesize in a responsible manner material from diverse sources and points of view.

4. Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences.

5. Construct logical and coherent arguments.

6. Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in their writing and speaking.

7. Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world.

Transfer Pathway Competencies

Small Group Communication

1. Develop skill sets in applying principles and practices of small group communication.

2. Manage the interpersonal dynamics of small group communication

3. Demonstrate principles of leadership in the group process.

4. Develop skill sets in group problem-solving and decision-making to achieve desired goals.

5. Critically analyze small group communication.