CAS 452WOrganizational Communication Theory and Research

3 credits · Communication Arts and Sciences · Penn State

CAS 452W explores the nature and functions of communication in organizations; emphasis on writing and exploring concepts, tools, and skills for effective management of communication. This course is designed to further introduce students to the field of Organizational Communication. Emphasis is placed on macro-organizational variables that can systematically affect micro-communication behaviors; in other words, how could something like the hierarchy of the organization influence who someone talks with as an organizational employee. The purpose of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding of communication-relevant behaviors and activities in organizations. This includes things like leadership, teamwork, conflict management, and diversity. Additionally, this course examines various theories of and approaches to studying communication within organizations. This version of the course is writing intensive, there is also one that is not. Students may only receive credit for one: CAS 452 or CAS 452W .