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Dec 30, 2024
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SS 4670 - Group Discussion3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
Through this course, it is intended that the student will learn the theories, principles and dynamics of group interaction and through practice will learn the skills essential for both leading and participating in small group discussion. (prereq: EN 241 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Define small group communciation
• Discuss the general theories that apply to small group communication
• Identify the major components of small group communication
• Identify the task, maintenance, and individual roles that group member assume
• Identify the behaviors that contribute to a defensive or supportive climate
• Explain why nonverbal communication is important to group communication
• Differentiate between group problem-solving and group decision making
• Formulate a question of fact, value, or policy for a problem-solving discussion
• Apply problem-solving techniques to solve a problem
• Explain why conflict occurs in groups
• Identify strategies for managing different types of conflict
• Describe three styles of leadership
Prerequisites by Topic
• No prerequisites by topic appended.
Course Topics
• Course introduction (1 class)
• Understanding small groups (2 classes)
• Small group communication (2 classes)
• The group formation process (2 classes)
• Relating to others in groups (2 classes)
• Improving group climate (2 classes)
• Nonverbal group dynamics (1 class)
• Decision-making and problem-solving in groups (2 classes)
• Small group problem-solving techniques (2 classes)
• Defining conflict in small groups (2 classes)
• Conflict resolutions (2 classes)
• Making effective choices as a participant (2 classes)
• Making effective choices as a leader (2 classes)
• Observing and evaluating group communication (1 class)
• Presentational speaking (2 classes)
• Group Project Work (2 classes)
• Group Presentations (2 classes)
Coordinator
James Friauf
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