Main Content Search Submit Schedule CAS352: Lesson 1: Introduction to the Course: Getting Started READINGS: Textbook no readings ACTIVITIES: Orientation Discussion: Class Introductions Conversations and Google Docs Practice Document Upload Practice Become familiar with Blackboard Collaborate Lesson 2: The Nature of Communication in Organizations READINGS: Textbook Chapter 1, pp. 1–23 ACTIVITIES: Post initial response to questions and reply to two classmates’ postings in Lesson 2 Discussion Submit Lesson 2 Individual Essay Lesson 3: Perspective for Organizational Communication READINGS: Textbook Chapter 2, pp. 24–65 ACTIVITIES: Post initial response to questions and reply to two classmates’ postings in Lesson 3 Discussion Submit Lesson 3 Individual Essay Lesson 4: Theories of Organizational Communication READINGS: Textbook Chapter 3, pp. 70–102 ACTIVITIES: Post initial response to questions and reply to two classmates’ postings in Lesson 4 Discussion Submit Lesson 4 Individual Essay Lesson 5: Individuals in Organizations READINGS: Textbook Read Chapter 5, pp. 138–180 ACTIVITIES: Post initial response to questions and reply to two classmates’ postings in Lesson 5 Discussion Submit Lesson 5 Individual Essay Complete Lesson 5 Reading Check Quiz. Lesson 6: Groups and Teams READINGS: Textbook Chapter 6, pp. 185–214 ACTIVITIES: Work with your Project Group in Blackboard Collaborate and Google Docs to discuss, write, and submit Lesson 6 Group Contract Complete Peer Evaluation. Lesson 7: Problem Solving and Decision Making READINGS: Textbook Chapter 8 (pp. 250-282), pp. 255–276 ACTIVITIES: Submit Lesson 7 Individual Essay Complete Lesson 7 Reading Check Quiz Lesson 8: Organizational Conflict: Focus on Critical Thinking and Listening READINGS: Textbook Chapter 9, pp. 278–315 ACTIVITIES: Submit Lesson 8 Individual Essay Lesson 9: Group Project I: Group Problem-Solving Discussion READINGS: Textbook no reading ACTIVITIES: Group Project I: Record Blackboard Collaborate Discussion session and submit recording link to instructor via Lesson 9 Web Conference Presentation Submit Lesson 9 Group Essay Complete Peer Evaluation Lesson 10: Ethics and Leadership READINGS: Textbook Chapter 4 (pp. 105–136) Chapter 7 (pp. 217–251) ACTIVITIES: Post initial response to questions and reply to two classmates’ postings in Lesson 10 Discussion Submit Lesson 10 Individual Essay Complete Lesson 10 Reading Check Quiz Lesson 11: Innovation, Change, and Strategic Organizational Communication READINGS: Textbook Chapter 10 (pp. 318-348) Chapter 11 (pp. 350-374) ACTIVITIES: Post initial response to questions and reply to two classmates’ postings in Lesson 11 Discussion Submit Lesson 11 Individual Essay Lesson 12: Team Project II: Organizational Consulting Report READINGS: Textbook no reading ACTIVITIES: Group Project II: Record Blackboard Collaborate Discussion session and submit recording link to instructor via Lesson 12 Web Conference Presentation Submit Lesson 12 Executive Summary Complete Peer Evaluation Complete SRTE Evaluation Top of page
