2013/2014  BA-1OCR  Introduction to organizational communication

English Title

Introduction to organizational communication

Course information
Language	English
Exam ECTS	7.5 ECTS
Type	Mandatory
Level	Bachelor
Duration	One Quarter
Course period	Second Quarter
Time Table	Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Study board	Study Board for BA in Information Management
Course coordinator
Mareike Buss - Department of IT Mangement (ITM)
Main academic disciplines
Communication
Last updated on 02-04-2014

Learning objectives

At the end of the course students should be able to: understand concepts and theories relevant to communication in organizational contexts, analyze communication problems in organizations by drawing upon the scholarly literature introduced in the course: argue for the relevance of the chosen theoretical framework and explain and use the theoretical key concepts correctly, produce good academic writing: clear, accurate, and precise prose and correct use of relevant terminology, and coherent structure of the paper, abd correct use of references.

Examination

Introduction to Organizational Communication: Examination form Home assignment - written product Individual or group exam Individual Size of written product Max. 5 pages Assignment type Written assignment Duration Written product to be submitted on specified date and time. Grading scale 7-step scale Examiner(s) One internal examiner Exam period December/January Make-up exam/re-exam Same examination form as the ordinary exam

Course content and structure

The course aims at introducing organizational communication at a theoretical and practical level. Basic concepts, theories, and practices relevant to communication in organizational contexts are presented and critically discussed. The students are provided with an understanding of how communication flows within organizations are influenced by different factors, among others organizational structure and organizational culture. Topics include: Communication in bureaucratic and post-bureaucratic organizations Organizational communication and culture Social relationships at the workplace and network analysis Communication in workgroups

Teaching methods

Lectures and workshops

Expected literature

Cheney, G.; Christensen, L. T.; Zorn jr., T.E.; Ganesh, S. 2011. Organizational Communication in an Age of Globalization. Issues, Reflections, Practices. 2ndedition. Long Grove, IL: Waveland.   In addition to the textbook the students will have to read selected journal articles and extracts from monographs (accessible as an e-compendium on CBS Learn).