Course Description
Examines contemporary organizational communication theories and practices as they enable students to function, change, learn, and create/recreate within and across a variety of organizations.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- accurately describe key elements of the following theories: classical management, human relations, human resources, and critical
- accurately describe key elements of the following processes: assimilation, organizational decision making, conflict management, change and leadership, emotion, organizational diversity, and technological
- identify communication problems in a specific organizational setting
- create a solution to an organizational communication problem
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Weekly Assignments | 200 points (57%) |
| Group Project | 125 points (35%) |
| Midterm | 25 points (8%) |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance is mandatory. Failure to attend more than 5 classes will result in a failing grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Esienberg, E.M., Trethewey, A., LeGreco, M., and Goodall, H.L (2024). Organizational Communication: Balancing Creativity and Constraint. MacMillian Learning.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.