INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to interpersonal communication. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to improve person-to-person communication across platforms in personal and professional settings. Students will gain a foundation in interpersonal theory, as well as practical strategies for improving everyday communication. The course will include such topics as perception, privacy, identity, listening, language and communication, culture and communication, nonverbal communication, self-disclosure, expressing emotions, communication climate, development of friendships, family, romantic relationships, and conflict. Emphasis will be placed on the application of communication theory to real-life situations. (TAG)