This course examines how communication behaviors relate to the role of emotions (like stress and satisfaction) at work in the pursuit of well- being. Topics include emotional labor, gratitude, conflict, social support,social networks and communicative contagion of mood -- intersecting with issues of group and organizational communication. Students are encouraged to bring their personal insights into the classroom and use theories and concepts to evaluate their own experiences. Course activities include fieldexercises, journal writing, and culminates with a team-based project.

Prerequisites: Not open to freshmen.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Not open to freshmen

Level Limit

Letters and science

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Renee Houston
3.3
33 reviews
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HSSB 1174
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09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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HSSB 1174
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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
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COMM160WB . Houston R 10 Days Ago

Take her classes! You can get at least a B, she wants to see everyone succeed🐐

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COMM160WB . Houston R 1 Year, 15 Days Ago

It was my second time having Professor Houston after taking COMM88 two years ago. Her teaching style made the class more memorable, making the course materials easy to understand. For those who write negative reviews on her, ignore them; maybe you guys are putting 0% effort into your work, or you don't care about the classes she teaches.

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COMM160WB . Houston R 2 Years Ago

Good professor, just a lot of busy work throughout the week. Every week we had two discussion posts, one midterm, a paper mid quarter and a huge paper as the final. Really interesting class, just be prepared for a ton of readings and discussions.

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COMM160WB . Houston R 2 Years Ago

Super nice. Seems like she cares. Slides are just a repeat of the readings, you don't learning anything in class, but you she has iclicker attendance so you must be there. Assigns an unreal amount of busy work. Like unreal amount. Would strongly avoid taking this class. Wish I didn't

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COMM160WB . Houston R 2 Years Ago

Incompetent!!!

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COMM160WB . Houston R 2 Years Ago

Ignore the other reviews! She's an incredible professor who really does care. She's not the kind to have awkward pauses waiting for students to answer; she's lively and always brings a cheerful mood into the class. She's very easy to talk to, and for an introvert, I really appreciate her approachability. Got rid of the final exam!

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