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Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CMST& 230 Small Group Communication

5 credits
Through theory and practice, students will learn how to become more effective, competent small group participants and communicators.

Prerequisites: ABED 045  or ABED 046  or equivalent placement score.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  •       Describe the theory and principles of effective and competent small group
  •       Demonstrate collaborative skills (specifically, the adoption of appropriate group roles, decision-making, and problem-solving) in small groups
  •       Utilize conflict resolution skills building toward group consensus
  •       Explain the ethical principles of small group participation, including status and power
  •       Produce group presentations, reports, and proposals and describe the steps necessary for such production
  •       Improve the analysis and evaluation of group projects and presentations, including your own