Small Group Communication

Students will study three small group functioning patterns used in American culture. Corporations and organizations accomplish tasks, make decisions, and solve problems through small group effort. Educators facilitate learning in classroom small groups. Churches and other non-profit organizations find community in small group interactions. Exams and papers will augment in-class small group practice sessions. Students will learn how small groups serve at least three common functions in American culture: (1) by organizations to accomplish tasks, make decisions and solve problems; (2) by educators to facilitate learning; (3) by churches and other organizations to find community.