Organizational Communication
General
Prefix
CMST
Course Number
441
Course Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
Lecture
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Nature and flow of communication in modern organizations through applied theory, diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Compare and contrast traditional, interpretive and critical-interpretive perspectives of the study of organizational communication.
Outcome
Identify and describe at least 2 theoretical approaches from each of these perspectives.
Outcome
Apply organizational communication theories and concepts to analyze and provide recommendations for solving organizational problems in "real" organizations.
Outcome
Identify and explain 3 contemporary communication issues in modern organizations (e.g., socialization, emotionality, diversity, etc.).