COMM 3550 - Organizational Communication

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Communication

Description:

For Communication Studies majors, and all other interested students. Especially complementary to business students or those who seek leadership positions during their careers. Examines organizational communication theories and concepts in detail, particularly with a view toward modern applications within a range of current professional settings. Course will advance students' abilities to understand the dynamics of communication within and across organizations, apply appropriate theories and concepts in analyses of intra- and inter-organizational interactions, and evaluate human behavior in large groups, comprehend organizational policies, and the positive and negative consequences of communication decisions within businesses and other organizations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Locate and describe organizational communication fundamentals in relation to the social contexts experienced in both everyday and professional lives. 2. Identify the theories of organizational communication and relate them to everyday interactions. 3. Demonstrate active listening and effective communication production in the organization setting. 4. Distinguish the needs, goals, and visions of different organizations by correctly applying ethical, practical, and effective communication strategies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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