General Description
A course designed to analyze problems and issues in organizational communication through case histories, exercises and projects. The course takes a case-study approach, focusing on typical communication difficulties in organizational contexts.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will
A course designed to analyze problems and issues in organizational communication through case histories, exercises and projects. The course takes a case-study approach, focusing on typical communication difficulties in organizational contexts.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will
- gain knowledge of the key concepts, theories, and research methods relevant to understanding communication in organizational contexts.
- develop a historically-situated understanding of contemporary organizational practices.
- gain increased awareness and sensitivity to their own communication behavior and strategies in small group and organizational interactions.
- gain the foundational knowledge necessary to begin assessing organizational structures and practices in order to improve human communication and relationships within and between organizations.
Textbooks
No textbooks are required; however, I recommend The Business Writer's Handbook.
Recommended
Additional required readings will be made available on Blackboard.
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