COMM 250 Intro to Organizational Communication Online

Credits: 3
Estimated Enrollment per Offering: 60 Students

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Outcomes

1. Develop foundational knowledge in organizational communication (OC) theory and practice
   1. Recognize the basic principles of OC
   2. Synthesize and apply the salient aspects of OC
   3. Compare and contrast various scholarly approaches to OC
   
   
2. Apply OC skills in various settings
   1. Capture and critique various strategies and methods for communication
   2. Identify how to manage and mitigate conflict in an organization
   3. Define how to make important decisions in an organization
   4. Recognize methods that may correct possible problems in an organization
   
   
3. Identify various approaches to OC
   1. Categorize different OC approaches
   2. Explore OC approaches across industries and organization sizes
   3. Examine strengths and weaknesses of various approaches to OC
      
      
4. Determine a personal lens used to view OC
   1. Discover personal experiences and beliefs that shape an individual’s lens
   2. Realize how a personal lens can skew perception

Description

Syllabus  

The study of Organizational Communication examines the interactions of people and groups within organizations. During the course, students will examine communication principles and practices in organizations from a theoretical perspective as well as investigate methods of improving communication practices and review career opportunities in the field. The course will combine the theoretical perspectives of the field with practical applications of the course principles.

Learning Model Architecture

All of the learning materials and activities for each topic are contained within a lesson folder. When the lesson begins, its folder will appear in the Lessons area of the I-Learn course. Each lesson includes activities that encourage you to Prepare, Teach One Another, and Ponder & Prove your new knowledge.

Most of the lessons last for one full week. There are two lessons that are designed to last for 2 full weeks and will take additional time to complete the activities. Make sure you refer to the course calendar for the due dates for each of the lessons. All of the lessons have 2 due dates, usually on Wednesday and Saturday. You will need to complete some preparatory readings/media and post to both the group discussion and class discussion before the first due date. The rest of the activities (including the continuing group & class discussions, a case write-up, a personal application project, and a personal journal) are all due at the end of the lesson, usually on a Saturday evening.

This course relies heavily upon your interaction with your peers, so be prepared to return to the course frequently to review the new posts and further the discussions in the class and your group. Readings and activities have been carefully selected and designed for you to examine the world around you and collaborate with fellow students. We will work together to create an environment where all members of the class contribute as both teachers and learners. Each student will have personal experiences and examples that relate to many of the course topics; your experiences and examples will greatly enrich and benefit your fellow students and the instructor.

Course Materials

All course readings and materials are available within the course

Course Tools

Online Quizzes

Groups

Assignment Submission/Grading Tool

Grade Center

Blog

Wiki

Threaded Discussion Board

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