Communication Arts - COMA 212

Course Description

This is an introductory course that covers key concepts and theories of organizational communication. Topics may include communication models for leaders and teams, the impact of globalization and technology, the role of power, decision-making, organizational culture and conflict management. Students will explore concepts through a variety of strategies and techniques which may include examining case studies, preparing team and individual presentations and writing essays that will enhance their understanding of organizational communication.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Explain organizational communication and its foundation components.
• Summarize major theories relevant to organizational communication.
• Analyze managerial leadership models and their relationship to organizational communication.
• Analyze organizational leadership models and their relationship to organizational communication.
• Examine the roles and types of power in organizations.
• Explain the dimensions of teamwork and their impact on organizational communication.
• Analyze decision-making processes utilized in organizations.
• Analyze conflict-management processes utilized in organizations.
• Examine the role of communication technology in organizational communication.
• Analyze the impact of globalization on organizational communication.
• Examine the importance of personal communication competence in organizational communication.
• Explore the role of culture in organizational communication.

Course Schedule

Currently no sections of this class are being offered.