CMST 6953 - Teamwork and Collaboration
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42783,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dr. Thomas R. Flynn
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D. University of Nebraska, 1991; Masters of Arts, Ohio University, 1985, B.A.S. University of Toledo, 1979.
Past President of the Eastern Communication Association
Kendall Hunt Author
Email: trflynn@ysu.edu
Office: Bliss 2016
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Required Text |
Readings for each week will be posted on Blackboard. Exams will be based class notes and concepts presented in class.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Course Overview | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content | |
| 8/31 | Labor Day on 8/31 YSU closed | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content | |
| 9/7 | Lecture Notes | Foundations of Group Competence | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 9/14 | Lecture Notes | Group Contexts | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 9/21 | Lecture Notes | Group Formation | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 9/28 | Lecture Notes | Group Functions & Roles | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 10/5 | Lecture Notes | Group & Team Leadership | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 10/12 | Exam Study Guide | Midterm Exam | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 10/19 | Lecture Notes | Understanding and accommodating member diversity | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 10/26 | Lecture Notes | Mediated Group Meetings | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 11/2 | Lecture Notes | Conflict and Conformity in Groups | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 11/9 | Lecture Notes | Brainstorming and Creative Processes | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 11/16 | Lecture Notes | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 11/23 | Lecture Notes | Decision Making in Groups | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 11/30 | Lecture Notes | Evaluation of Group Performance | Weekly Assignments posted to BB Content |
| 12/7 | Exam Study Guide | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.