Components of Small Group Communication （组成部分小组交流,）.pdfVIP

01-Myers-45476:01-Myers-45476.qxd 12/14/2007 6:43 PM Page 1 Components of Small 1 Group Communication After reading this chapter, you should be able to: 1. define small group communication, 2. identify and explain the three primary features of small group communication, 3. identify and explain the three secondary features of small group communication, 4. differentiate among the eight types of groups, and 5. explain the role ethical responsibility plays in the small group. Case Study It is the second day of COMM 112: Small Group Communication, and students are assigned to their work groups for the semester. This group consists of five members—David Cohen, Hassan Dedhia, Julie Miller, Shanika Bonvillian, and Joseph O’Day—whose first task is to develop a name, logo, and slogan for their group. 1 01-Myers-45476.qxd 12/14/2007 5:22 PM Page 2 2 Chapter 1 Components of Small Group Communication Photo 1.1 Being assigned to work in a small group is common in college courses. Source: ©iS/ericsphotography. David: I can’t believe we’re being made to start working in groups already. I mean, it’s only the second day of class! How are we supposed to develop a name, logo, and slogan when we don’t even know each other? Julie: I think the purpose of the assignment is so we get to know each other.