Communication 2zero7 Online Courses in the Department of Communication 2zero7 Objectives

Knowledge Objectives

The learner will be understand and be able to explain

The learner will be understand and be able to explain how and why theories of group communication can be used to guide behavior when working in a small group.

The learner will be understand and be able to explain the key concepts and processes on the group problem-solving roadmap

The learner will understand and be able to explain the four primary outcomes used to judge the effectiveness of a small group, productivity, quality, consensus, and member satisfaction.

The learner will be understand and be able to explain the four different types of talk in a problem-solving group (e.g. problem-solving talk, role talk, relational talk, CR talk)

The learner will be understand and be able to explain the major types of roles found in problem-solving groups.

The learner will be understand and be able to explain the different styles of exerting leadership in when working in problem-solving team.

The learner will be understand and be able to explain he different styles or options for resolving conflict when working in a small group.

Skill Objectives

The learner will be able to develop, refine, or enhance ability to engage in effective role talk necessary to perform the roles of task leader, socio-     emotional leader, central negative, tension reliever, and information provider.

The learner will be able to develop, refine, or enhance ability to the ability to leadership and exert influence.

The learner will be able to develop, refine, or enhance ability to he ability to resolve and manage conflict. The learner will be able to develop, refine, or enhance ability to

The learner will be able to develop, refine, or enhance ability to he ability to engage in effective problem-solving and decision-making

The learner will be able to develop, refine, or enhance ability to the ability to engage in effective goal setting and planning.

The learner will be able to develop, refine, or enhance ability to integrate, coordinate, delegate and negotiate when working as a member of a problem-solving group.

The learner will be able to develop, refine, or enhance ability to engage in effective problem-solving talk.

The learner will be able to develop, refine, or enhance ability to engage in effective CR talk in order to increase group identity, pride, and motivation.

The learner will be able to develop, refine or enhance to organize, develop, and dramatize idea in developing a full content outline.

The learner will be able to develop, refine or enhance ability to design an effective PowerPoint presentation.