Chapter One: Introduction to Communicating
in Groups and Teams
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Define Small Group Communication
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Discuss the Characteristics of a Team (what is the difference between
an aggregate, a group, and a team?)
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List and Describe the Advantages and Disadvantages of Working in Groups
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Compare and Contrast Primary and Secondary Groups
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Distinguish Individualistic and Collectivistic Cultures
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Identify the Four Elements of Competent Small Group Communication
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Identify Six Task and Three Group Relationship Competencies
Chapter Two: Small Group Communication Theory
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Describe some of the Central Issues (nature, function, relevance) of
Group Communication Theory.
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Discuss Five General Theories that apply to Small Group Communication.
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Explain the Constellation Model of Small Group Communication.
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Identify some of the Components of Small Group Communication.
Chapter Three: Group Formation
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Discuss two classification systems of interpersonal needs and describe
how they relate to group formation.
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Explain the potential conflict between individual goals and group goals.
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Suggest ways of establishing mutuality of concern in a work group.
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Identify and explain four factors that are elements of interpersonal
attraction.
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Identify and describe three factors in group attraction.
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Facilitate a group’s movement through the initial stages of group formation.
Chapter Four: Relating to Others in Small Groups
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Describe how an individual develops and defines self concept.
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Distinguish task, maintenance, and individual roles.
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Identify several group norms that often develop in small groups.
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Recognize and adjust to cultural differences in group communication.
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Explain several effects of status differences on small group communication.
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Describe how five power bases affect relationships in small groups.
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Identify factors that foster trusting relationships with others.
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Apply guidelines for appropriate self-disclosure in small groups.
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Describe how relationships develop over time among group members.
Chapter Five: Improving Group Climate
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Identify behaviors that contribute to a defensive or supportive group
climate.
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Recognize examples of confirming and disconfirming interpersonal responses.
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Explain three types of listening in small groups.
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Describe two major barriers to effective listening.
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Observe, identify, and describe at least four factors in group cohesiveness.
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Explain communication networks and their effects on group climate and
individual satisfaction.
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Describe the relationships among group size, composition, climate, and
productivity.
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Communicate in ways that are more likely to improve group climate.
Chapter Six: Nonverbal Group Dynamics
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Explain why nonverbal communication is important to the study of groups.
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Apply research findings about nonverbal communication to small groups.
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Describe how culture and gender differences influence nonverbal communication
in groups.
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Identify guidelines for interpreting nonverbal communication in small
groups.
The midterm examination will include
true/false, multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. GOOD
LUCK!
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