COMM 3330 - Organizational Communication

3 Credit(s)

This communication-based social science course examines the complex nature of organizations and how our experiences shape and are shaped by our interactions with these institutions. The first two- thirds of the course introduce the key historical and contemporary theories of organizational communication, including classical, human relations, human resources, systems, cultural, and critical theories. Students will also examine relevant organizational communication processes studied in organizations (e.g., assimilation, change, conflict management, etc.), emphasizing how these processes are studied using different theories. The final third of the course will apply these theories to existing organizational structures and will place the student in the role of organizational consultant.

Selective
Advanced liberal arts selective, advanced social science selective.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2210 or SOCI 2210 with a C- or better.