COM ST 008 - Small Group Communication - Units 3

This course is designed to increase a student`s understanding of the principles, techniques, and types of small group discussion and to prepare students to function more effectively in various types of groups. The course will assist the student in understanding how group dynamics are uniquely affected by verbal and nonverbal messages, cultural influences, roles, leadership, group cohesiveness, and managing conflict. The student will learn problem solving and decision-making through simulations and discussions and will analyze, synthesize, and criticize ideas and information in group presentations. (CSU, C-ID COMM 140)