CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication

5.0 Credits
An in-depth focus on small group process. Emphasis will be placed on both the theory and practice of leadership skills, role-taking, verbal and non-verbal communication, norms, roles, decision making and conflict resolution (was SPCH 109). Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Articulate and apply the Speech Communication Model to the group context. [REASON]
Explain and apply group communication concepts such as groupthink, synergy, leadership and decision making models to group interaction situations. [REASON]
Describe and apply selected task and maintenance group roles and their application to the group process. [COMMUNICATE]