Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Catalog description

Examines major theoretical perspectives and concepts relevant to interpersonal communication in close personal relationships. Using a lecture-discussion format, focuses on the development and testing of interpersonal communication theory through research. Multiple theoretical, conceptual and methodological approaches geared toward understanding interpersonal communication are studied. Focuses on integrating research, theory and skills to recognize and claim the personal agency interpersonal communication affords us in shaping our quality of life.