Course Outline for Speech 3

Chabot College Fall 2002

Course Outline for Speech 3 GROUP COMMUNICATION

Catalog Description:

3 - Group Communication 3 units

Communication in small group situations. Role of communication in various group processes, including norms, roles, leadership and decision-making, with application to modern concepts of organizational communication. Includes participation in simulation exercises and group activities. 3 hours. [Typical contact hours: 52.5]

Prerequisite Skills:

Expected Outcomes for Students:

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

1. write an analysis based upon an observation of a board or commission; 2. prepare an outline for and participate in a problem-solving panel discussion; 3. participate in and analyze a task-group.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to communication 2. Definition of group communication 3. Conflict, cooperation, and cohesion 4. Norms and roles 5. Leadership styles 6. Organizational communication 7. Listening 8. Decision-making processes 9. Problem-solving patterns 10. The group discussion outline 11. Task groups

Methods of Presentation:

1. Lecture 2. Discussion 3. Multimedia

Typical Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

1. Typical Assignments a. A written report from a group discussion b. An outline for a panel presentation c. A panel presentation using a problem-solving approach d. Research paper 2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress a. Midterm examination b. Final examination c. Graded oral presentations d. Graded written paper Chabot College Course Outline for Speech 3 Page 2 Fall 2002

Textbook(s) (Typical):

Effective Group Discussion: Theory and Practice, John K. Brilhart, Gloria J. Galanes, Katherine Adams, McGraw-Hill Publishing, 2001

Special Student Materials:

dk 11/7/01 D:\CURRIC\FALL01\SPEECH3.DOC