Group Communication
Course Overview
This course examines group communication theories with an emphasis on leadership and group behaviors. The course provides opportunities for group participation.
Please visit the ACC Schedule of Classes for course start and end dates.
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- Price: $1295.00
- Course number: et0257_01_AC
- Dynamic language translation available
- Category: General Education
This is a 10-week accelerated course which will require weekly assignments and periodic online communication with an instructor. This course is not eligible for extensions.
Course Objectives
understand communication theory related to small group communication, leadership, group climate, roles, and team formation.
apply principles learned in classroom group presentations
develop critical thinking skills
recognize types of small group formation and the purposes they serve
understand and develop the characteristics and skills of effective group leadership
engage in group decision-making, problem solving, negotiation, and conflict management
recognize the role that groups play in community, family, and business settings
participate in group situations using various conflict management styles
evaluate and interpret verbal and nonverbal aspects of group communication
understand and develop skills in building and maintaining group cohesiveness and effectiveness
understand and develop skills in the use of technology in a group communication setting
develop an understanding of diversity issues (gender, culture, age, sexual orientation, etc.) in a group communication setting
apply principles learned in classroom group presentations
develop critical thinking skills
recognize types of small group formation and the purposes they serve
understand and develop the characteristics and skills of effective group leadership
engage in group decision-making, problem solving, negotiation, and conflict management
recognize the role that groups play in community, family, and business settings
participate in group situations using various conflict management styles
evaluate and interpret verbal and nonverbal aspects of group communication
understand and develop skills in building and maintaining group cohesiveness and effectiveness
understand and develop skills in the use of technology in a group communication setting
develop an understanding of diversity issues (gender, culture, age, sexual orientation, etc.) in a group communication setting
Course Benefits
write with greater precision and clarity in less time
present complex technical information simply and effectively
be able to organize, develop and revise clear and effective documents for a wide variety of industries and purposes
understand how to use illustrations to clearly present technical information
earn three hours of college credit
receive an industry recognized NCTI certificate of graduation
present complex technical information simply and effectively
be able to organize, develop and revise clear and effective documents for a wide variety of industries and purposes
understand how to use illustrations to clearly present technical information
earn three hours of college credit
receive an industry recognized NCTI certificate of graduation
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