Course Description
When are office hours?
Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 AM & 1:00-4:00 PM
The Unit 2 project is worth how much of the class grade?
25%
The Saturday LWF is your space to submit any assignments you miss throughout each week. What is the maximum credit you can receive in the LWF?
True or False: if you send an email after 5:00 PM, you will likely not receive a reply until the following morning after 9:00 AM.
True or False: you will be in the same group for both Units.
False - you will be randomly re-assigned to a new group for Unit 2.
True or False: you can still submit assignments after the corresponding Saturday if you have a good enough reason.
False - no assignments are accepted after Saturday.
How can you access the class textbook?
A free link will be provided (in Moodle)
There are three major projects in this class. Choose one and share a question about it.
1. Campus Initiative
2. Crisis Comm
3. Lit Review
If you have a Bethany-excused conflict and must be absent from class, what should you do?
Email me before class begins, and then submit any missing classwork in the Saturday LWF. Having a Bethany-excused absence allows you earn up to 100% credit in the LWF.
From the four course objectives, choose one and rephrase it into your own words.
Critically analyze communication patterns in small groups using theoretical frameworks.
Diagnose communication breakdowns in group interactions and propose evidence-based solutions.
Adapt communication strategies to diverse group contexts and goals.
Demonstrate leadership behaviors that support group coordination and engagement.
Major projects will likely receive about how many written comments in feedback?
2-3
This is a technology-free classroom for the semester. Should you still bring a device with you?
If possible, yes, to submit electronic in-class work when needed
From the Program Learning Outcomes, choose 2 that you expect to align closely with this course, and explain why.
1. Presentations
2. Relationships
3. Contexts
4. Diversity
5. Influence
6. Technology
7. Research
1. Try to resolve it as a group
2. If it escalates, reach out to me
If you start relying on AI as a replacement for engaging in the learning process yourself, what can you expect me to do?
Ask you to have a conversation with me about it