COMS 610 - Seminar in Organizational Communication

Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
Detailed study of theoretical and applied literature in organizational communication focusing on modern organizations. Topics for discussion include: the nature of communication in conceptualizing modern organizations, micro perspectives (interpersonal, group, public and technological contexts), macro perspectives (classical theory, human relations theory, feminist theory, cultural theory, systems theory, TQM models, quality circles, etc.), communication networks, communication auditing, organizational change and the role of the professional communicator.