2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
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CMST& 230 Small Group Communication (5 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
Formerly SPCH 115 -CCN

Course Description
Understanding the principles and processes of oral communication within groups. The course uses theory with practice in participating in group presentations and meetings.

Student Outcomes
1. Identify and explain the three myths of communication.
2. Define communication.
3. Recognize the parts of a system and apply them to the group setting.
4. Use the concepts of synergy and interconnectedness in the group process.
5. Demonstrate comprehension of the four steps in the group cycle.
6. Identify and use the steps for integrating newcomers into preexisting groups.
7. Identify the roles played by culture and gender in the group process.
8. Distinguish a variety of followership behaviors through the use of an interaction process analysis.
9. Understand the different means by which a leader may rise to power.
10. Describe the process by which a leader can maintain leadership of a group.
11. Demonstrate conflict management techniques for resolving difficulties in a group as well as dealing with difficult group members.
12. Identify power and ways to successfully manage it.



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