COMM 6840

Theory & Research in Group Comm & Decision Making

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Graduate seminar focusing on theory and research in communication and decision-making in small groups. Emphasis is on task-oriented groups. Topics include information exchange, decision-making processes, types of tasks, social influence, group development processes, group support systems, intergroup processes, and leadership. Special attention is given to methodological challenges in group research.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024FA, 2011FA, 2009FA

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to review theory related task group processes and outcomes.
• Students will be able to evaluate methodological challenges unique to the study of groups and teams and appropriate methodological tools.
• Students will be able to develop ideas for new directions of research contribution to understanding group processes and performance.
• Students will be able to integrate insights on group processes and outcomes across multiple disciplines.

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