Top Three Course Takeaways
- Understanding key theories, methods, and research findings in Organizational Communication.
- Assessing organizational needs based on historical context and emerging trends.
- Applying course concepts to develop a white paper, training, or onboarding handbook on a major organizational communication topic.
Course Topics
Historical Perspectives on Organizational Communication
Organizational Socialization and Attachment
Emotion, Power, and Leadership in Organizations
Organizational Change
Influence of Networks and Technology in Organizations
Emerging Areas in Organizational Communication
Course Intensity:
Course Description
A graduate-level introduction to the history, development and theoretical perspectives of organizational communication research, this course is structured to provide a sound theoretical foundation and to expose students to exemplary research.
Students will also explore the diverse array of issues investigated in organizational communication research and pursue their specific research interests through discussions and course assignments.
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to discuss the history, major theories, and methods relevant to the study of issues in organizational communication
Ability to identify and discuss the key scholars and research findings regarding the weekly topics discussed in class
Application of theory and research from organizational communication topics in regular writing assignments
- Conduct and present findings (written and oral) from a small-scale research effort conducted on some aspects of organizational communication