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COMS 120: Small Group Communication

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COMS 120: Small Group Communication

This Small Group Communication text dives into the explanation of theoretical concepts of communication and assessment. It examines how each concept is utilized within various communication contexts and how these concepts, theories and ideas are used each day and with each interaction that we have.

Author
Kerry Osborne
Publisher
College of the Canyons
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
Contents· 45 sections
  1. 01: Defining Communication and Communication Study
  2. 1.01: Introduction
  3. 1.02: Understanding Small Groups
  4. 1.03: Small Group Development
  5. 1.04: Small Group Dynamics
  6. 1.05: Leadership and Small Group Communication
  7. 02: Reading Group Development
  8. 2.01: Introduction
  9. 2.02: Group Life Cycles
  10. 2.03: Life Cycle of Group Member Roles
  11. 2.04: Why People Join Groups
  12. 2.05: Social Penetration Theory
  13. 2.06: Group Norms
  14. 2.07: Summary
  15. 03: Management of Teams
  16. 3.01: Introduction
  17. 3.02: Group Dynamics
  18. 3.03: Understanding Team Design Characteristics
  19. 3.04: Organizing Effective Teams
  20. 3.05: Barriers to Effective Teams
  21. 3.06: Developing Your Team Skills
  22. 04: Small Group Communications across Cultures
  23. 4.01: Communicating Cross Culturally
  24. 4.02: Understanding Intercultural Communication
  25. 05: Verbal Communication
  26. 5.01: Defining Verbal Communication
  27. 06: Nonverbal Communication
  28. 6.01: Introduction
  29. 6.02: Principles and Functions of Nonverbal Communication
  30. 6.03: Types of Nonverbal Communication
  31. 6.04: Nonverbal Communication Competence
  32. 6.05: Nonverbal Communication in Context
  33. 07: Leadership and Leadership Theories
  34. 7.01: Leadership Theories
  35. 7.02: Contemporary Approaches to Leadership
  36. 08: Problem Solving - Standard Agenda
  37. 8.01: Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups
  38. 09: Managing Conflict in Teams
  39. 9.01: Styles of Interpersonal Conflict
  40. 9.02: The Impact of Interpersonal Conflict on Team Performance
  41. 9.03: Constructive Team Conflict
  42. 9.04: Planning and Running a Meeting
  43. 10: Stages of the Listening Process
  44. 10.01: The Importance of Listening
  45. 10.02: Understanding How and Why We Listen