Welcome
to Organizational Communication:
COM 270L Online
with Joanna Huyck
About the course:
This course is concerned with communication processes
within an organization. It focuses on the sending, receiving
and interpreting of messages. Principles of downward,
upward and lateral systems are investigated. Case studies are employed to illustrate typical
problems that arise and the methodologies devised for successful resolution to achieve
effective communication. This course focuses on organizational communication and its
practical application in a professional work environment. During the course we will use a mix
of interactive lectures and guided class/online discussions, research, readings, and
assignments as well as audio-visual materials, as appropriate.
This course is taught in an online format through Marist’s course management system, called
iLearn. This system will provide you 24/7 access to the course materials (ie. syllabus,
readings, assignments) and individual grades and emails. The class will include papers,
projects, online discussions, lectures, and tests. Although training will be provided by Marist,
you should have no problem using iLearn if you know how to use a computer for basic tasks
and have experience surfing the web.
About the Required Material/Textbook:
There are is only one required book for this course. The book should be available at the
Marist bookstore, but I suggest you search online for the best deal. Please read all the
information below before you purchase the book.
The Text (pictured above)
Miller, Katherine. (2015). Organizational Communication: Approaches and Processes.
7th edition. Stamford, CT: Cengage
ISBN-13: 978-1-285-16420-5
Please note, there are several similar books by this author, so it is suggested that you search
by the ISBN if you are looking for it online. A new print copy is expensive ($150-200). Used
copies, rentals, and eBooks are much more reasonable ($30-$100). Please feel free to use any
format of the text that you feel comfortable with (print, e-book, audio).
Page 1 of 2
Here is a link to the text on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Organizational-Communication-Approaches-Katherine-Millerebook/dp/B00H7HU61C/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me=
Visit the publisher’s website to see if the e-book is currently available for additional devices
or by chapter:
http://www.cengage.com/search/productOverview.do?Ntt=9781285164205||23763531051
76415491151033562252868192&N=16&Ntk=APG%7C%7CP_EPI&Ntx=mode+matchallparti
al
A little about me:
I had a prior Public Relations career with the New York State Legislature, but higher
education is my passion. I’ve been teaching adult college students for about 12 years, and
about eight years ago I began focusing on online course development. This is my fifth year
with Marist College. I currently live about an hour and half away from the main campus and
enjoy spending as much time as possible with my husband, 8 year-old son, and two year-old
twin boys. My favorite thing about this course is the case studies and examining current
Organizational Communication events in the news. I hope you all have as much fun in this
class as I do! I’m looking forward to working with you!
“See” you in class!
Joanna Huyck
joanna.huyck@marist.edu
Page 2 of 2