National Taiwan Normal University Course Outline
 Spring , 2024

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I.Course information
Serial No. 1341 Course Level Master
Course Code IWM0087 Chinese Course Name 職場溝通專題研究
Course Name Special Topic on Workplace Communications
Department Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development
Two/one semester 1 Req. / Sel. Sel.
Credits 3.0 Lecturing hours Lecture hours: 3
Teach in English Y Teach in National Languages
Prerequisite Course Prerequisite course: 【IWM0072 Seminar on Human Resource Development (I)】、【IWM0073 Seminar on Human Resource Development (II)】 ◎1. This course is not available for undergraduate students. 2. If the listed course is a doctoral level course, it is only available for PhD students.
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Course Description
Day & Class Period/Location Mon. 7-9 Main 11111
Curriculum Goals Corresponding to the Departmental Core Goal
1.　Enhance knowledge and theories to apply to research on workplace communications. Master:
　1-2 Knowledge of Human Resource Theories and Practical Applications
2.　Understand the current research trend, practices and issues of workplace communications in human resource development. Master:
　1-2 Knowledge of Human Resource Theories and Practical Applications
　1-3 Knowledge of Organizational Diagnostics, and Employee Counseling
3.　Apply appropriate research and data analysis methods to the study of workplace communications. Master:
　1-2 Knowledge of Human Resource Theories and Practical Applications
　1-3 Knowledge of Organizational Diagnostics, and Employee Counseling

II. General Syllabus
Instructor(s) YEH, Chu-Chen/ 葉俶禎
Schedule

Week 1
Course introduction, syllabus review
Week 2
Introduction to workplace communications
Week 3
Research trend in workplace communications
Week 4- 6
Research trend paper presentations
Week 7
Research methods to study workplace communications
Week 8-9
Consultation workshop on final research project
Week 10
Qualitative analysis in workplace communications research
Week 11-12
Qualitative analysis paper presentations
Week 13
Statistical analysis in workplace communications research
Week 14-15
Statistical analysis paper presentations
Week 16
Final research project presentation
Instructional Approach
Methods Notes
Formal lecture The instructor will use lectures to introduce important concepts.
Group discussion Students will discuss concepts and share their research in class.
Case studies Students will apply the concepts learned in class into a research project and write a report.
Grading assessment
Methods Percentage Notes
Assignments 20 % Complete homework assignments.
Class discussion involvement 10 % Participate in class discussion on workplace communication.
Attendances 10 % Attend classes on time.
Presentation 30 % Present reading assignment articles in class.
Case study reports 30 % Apply concepts learned in class into a research project and write a report.
Required and Recommended Texts/Readings with References

References:

George J. Searles. (2016) Workplace Communications: The Basics (7th Edition). ISBN-13: 978-0134120690.

Steven A. Beebe, John T. Masterson. (2014) Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices (11th Edition), ISBN-13: 978-020598083.

Journal articles to be announced.

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