COMM 2010 - Group Communication

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Communication

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
Group Communication explores the many facets of working and communicating in small groups. Emphasis is placed on learning the basic terms, principles, and theories of small group communication thus enabling participants to understand various types of group participation: leadership, roles, goal setting and achieving, conflict management, decision making, and problem solving. Students will analyze, adjust, and improve their own communication behaviors in groups. (This course may NOT be substituted for COMM 1010 - Speech) Semesters available: Offered based on need. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Be able to define and explain basic terms, principles, and theories of small group communication.	Quizzes throughout the semester. Midterm at week 9. Final exam at week 16.
Be able to analyze, adjust, and improve their communication behaviors within groups.	Written paper week 15.
Demonstrate critical thinking and observation skills for the group process	Students, placed in groups, will be assigned various “groups” to observe throughout the semester. They will then present an oral group presentation on their findings (week 14).
Demonstrate an understanding of various types of group participation roles.	Quizzes throughout the semester. Oral group presentation during week 14. Midterm exam at week 9.
Be able to explain how diversity impacts how groups interact	Oral group presentation in week 8.
Be able to analyze different types of conflict and cohesion within groups.	Quizzes during the last half of the semester. Final exam at week 16.
Be able to identify the different types of problem solving that takes place in groups.	Quizzes during the last half of the semester. Final exam at week 16
Be able to plan and conduct a meeting.	Quizzes during the last half of the semester. Final exam at week 16. Oral group presentation week 14.
Demonstrate how to make a presentation as a group.	Quizzes during the first third of the semester. Two oral group presentations at weeks 8 and 14.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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