Affectionate Communication in Close Relationships.

Catalog description

Students examine popular theories and research on affectionate communication. Students also investigate the role of affectionate communication in a variety of relationships (e.g., marital and premarital; long-term and short-term; familial relationships; friendships). Students gain knowledge of important theories of affectionate communication and critique research that examines affectionate communication. Students compose a comprehensive literature review on affectionate communication. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.