Communication Studies 2064: Small Group Communications

The purpose CMST 2064 is to help students come to a basic understanding of small group communication. We live, work, and play in groups; therefore, it is important to understand how to most effectively and efficiently communicate in these groups. Through a combination of lectures, activities and discussions, this class will help you become a more effective group member. At the end of the semester, students should have mastered an understanding in each of the following concepts: 1. Theories of small group communication 2. Group cohesion 3. Group dynamics and roles 4. Functions of groups 5. Group decision making 6. Problem-solving in groups 7. Conflict in groups An additional goal for this semester is a better understanding of civic engagement through the process of working on a book drive for Belfair Elementary. The "beauty" of this project is that it will help young readers develop a love of reading, a passion that can last a lifetime. Not only is this a definite bonus, but working in semester groups to reach this goal will allow us apply the concepts described above to a real life group situation.