Public Speaking and Performance

This course is designed to facilitate students’ learning of the basics and practice of small-group communication. Through discussions, readings, and exercises, we will investigate several concepts related to group and team communication. Topics related to groups and teams include roles, cohesiveness and group-think, group development and team evolution, diversity, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening and feedback, decision-making and problem-solving, creativity, conflict management, leadership, and computer-mediated group communication.