Comm230 - Small Group Communication - Section 1

Class Meets: Monday & Wednesday 2:10 - 3:25pm

Your learning is my top priority - so I may
adjust this schedule based on the needs of
the class.

Tentative Course Schedule

Note: All reading needs to be completed PRIOR to the next class period so that you can actively participate in class discusssions.
Topics
Notes
Week
Dates
M 8/22

Orientation to class - Introductions - High Points

Chapter 1: Introducing Group and Team Principles and Practices

W 8/24

Finish Ch 1 Discussion
Chapter 2: Understanding Small Group Communication Theory

M 8/29

Chapter 3: Facilitating Group Development

W 8/31

chapter 3 cont.

Familiarize yourself with Moodle

2
No Class - Labor Day

M 9/5

W 9/7

Chapter 4: Preparing to Collaborate

M 9/12

Chapter 4 cont. & Review

4
W 9/14
M 9/19

5
W 9/21
M 9/26

6
W 9/28

Test #1
5:30-7pm

Group Project Prosal Presentations

Chapter 5: Relating to Others in Groups

Proposal Paper Due

chapter 5 cont.
Chapter 6: Improving Group Climate
chapter 6 cont.
8:00-5:00

M 10/3

7
W 10/5
M 10/10

8
W 10/12

Chapter 7: Enhancing Basic Communication Skills in Groups

chapter 7 cont.
Chapter 8: Managing Conflict
chapter 8 cont. & Review
Noon - 5

No Class - Fall Break

M 10/17

W 10/19
M 10/24

10

Test #2
Chapter 9: Leadership
chapter 9 cont.

W 10/26
Chapter 10: Making Decisions and Solving Problems

11

M 10/31
chapter 10 cont.
W 11/2
M 11/7

12

Chapter 11: Using Problem-Solving Techniques

chapter 11 cont.

W 11/9
M 11/14

13

2-5:30

Chapter 12: Enhancing Creativity in

Groups
chapter 12 cont. & Review

W 11/16

14

M 11/21
W 11/23

15

M 11/28
W 11/30

16

Test #3
In-Class Group Work
No Class - Thanksgiving Break
Group Presentations

M 12/5
W 12/7

Group Presentations
TBD
Have a wonderful break!