77E18000 - Organizational Communication, Lecture, 15.9.2021-22.10.2021

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing the course, students:
understand the role of communication in organizational processes
know the general principles and practices of effective organizational communication
understand the role of communication in leading and managing people at work
are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in planning, implementation and analyzing of organizational communication
are able to reflect on their own performance in organizational and leadership communication situations

Credits: 6

Schedule: 15.09.2021 - 22.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Pälli

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Introducing the basic concepts, terminology, and models of organizational communication in different contexts, the course focuses on the communication function and behavior in organizations and explores their relationship to other management functions. The course draws on the socio-constructionist theories of organizational communication. The course is designed to help students develop their management and leadership capabilities by improving their interpersonal and communication skills. Topics covered include manager-employee communication, interactional skills in communication, productive organizational dialogue, and team leadership.

  • applies in this implementation

    Content and schedule available at the course homepage.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    100% learning assignments

  • applies in this implementation

    Detailed criteria and rubrics published at the course homepage by the beginning of the course.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching 24h
    Assignments 136h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Articles indicated in the syllabus.

  • applies in this implementation

    Materials available at the course homepage by the beginning of the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course is restricted to 50 students. Students are admitted to the course in the following priority order: 1) MIB / CEMS / IDBM / JOO students / Open University Students, 2) Other BIZ Master's students, 3) Other Aalto students. Students must confirm their registration by participating in the first class session.


    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I

    2021-2022 Autumn I


    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=77E18000


    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

  • applies in this implementation

    Important: in fall 2021 all sessions are planned to take place online only, via Zoom. See the course main page for more information. 

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