Communication and Conflict

Catalog description

Communication and Conflict (3-0) This undergraduate course is designed to explore communication processes in interpersonal, organizational, and social conflict, and focus extensively on conflict management techniques in a variety of settings. In particular, the course will examine: (a) basic principles and theories of communication, and conflict (b) contextual factors affecting the emergence of conflict (c) the practice of conflict management and social change, and the outcomes of productive and destructive conflict. Prerequisite: COMM 1370 with a grade of "C" or better, or instructor approval.