The course outline is a draft and is subject to change prior to the beginning of the semester.
General Description
As described in the course catalog:
Exploration of the communicative constitution of organizations, including the role that artifacts and stakeholder attitudes play in the production of meaning and interpretation of organizational events and practices. Uses case studies and individual research into selected aspects of organizational communication to teach principles.
Additional details:
This course focuses specifically on the application of communication theories as applied to organizational structures, design, interpersonal relationships in the workplace, leadership, and human resources management. Topics include open-systems theory, productivity, power, culture, socialization, identity, technology, and ethics within a wide range of organizations and contexts.
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the scholarly field of organizational communication, to provide you with a basic knowledge of the processes of organizing as a communicative phenomenon, to explore the effect of organizational processes on communication, and to discuss the rational and non-rational design and structure of formal organizations.
Rather than view communication as one factor of modern organizational life, we will approach our study from the perspective that organizations are largely constituted by communication. In business and non-profit institutions, in governmental agencies, and in organized religious groups, the construction of meaning through communication (especially narrative and rhetorical communication) shapes collective attitude and action. Our attention to practical concerns (e.g., office design, human resource management, interpersonal relationships, employee participation programs, diversity, and affirmative action issues) affecting today's organizational work spaces will bring theoretical discussions to life.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will
As described in the course catalog:
Exploration of the communicative constitution of organizations, including the role that artifacts and stakeholder attitudes play in the production of meaning and interpretation of organizational events and practices. Uses case studies and individual research into selected aspects of organizational communication to teach principles.
Additional details:
This course focuses specifically on the application of communication theories as applied to organizational structures, design, interpersonal relationships in the workplace, leadership, and human resources management. Topics include open-systems theory, productivity, power, culture, socialization, identity, technology, and ethics within a wide range of organizations and contexts.
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the scholarly field of organizational communication, to provide you with a basic knowledge of the processes of organizing as a communicative phenomenon, to explore the effect of organizational processes on communication, and to discuss the rational and non-rational design and structure of formal organizations.
Rather than view communication as one factor of modern organizational life, we will approach our study from the perspective that organizations are largely constituted by communication. In business and non-profit institutions, in governmental agencies, and in organized religious groups, the construction of meaning through communication (especially narrative and rhetorical communication) shapes collective attitude and action. Our attention to practical concerns (e.g., office design, human resource management, interpersonal relationships, employee participation programs, diversity, and affirmative action issues) affecting today's organizational work spaces will bring theoretical discussions to life.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will
- demonstrate application of organizational communication theory through case study analysis;
- know various organizational development, adult learning, leadership, and human resources principles;
- know the history of organizational theory;
- know theories of organizational communication, particularly those from the CCO perspective;
- understand and apply open systems concepts in organizational decision making;
- recognize communicative processes involved in organizational creation, maintenance, and change;
- be able to list and explain different theories explaining why some organization succeed and others fail;
- use stronger academic and professional vocabularies.
Books & Reading Materials
In addition to the books listed below, you will need to obtain access to two Harvard Business Review cases studies. Some of these may be available through the library. If they are not available, you will be able to purchase them from HBR for $4.95 each. Additional reading materials will be made available via D2L. Expect approximately 5 peer-reviewed journal articles or book chapters.
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Required Grads
Graduate students enrolled in this course are required to read a minimum of 15 peer-reviewed journal articles and write a publishable case study or Communication Teacher article. More details will be provided in class.
Additional required readings will be made available on Desire2Learn.
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