SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication

3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.

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Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:

To exhibit understanding of interpersonal theories and principles.
To demonstrate ability to analyze and critique verbal and nonverbal interactions in mediated and face-to-face contexts.
To identify perceptual processes as they relate to self and others.
To demonstrate critical thinking ability by effectively researching, evaluating, and applying communication theories in oral and/or written assignments.
To demonstrate understanding of the relevance of cross-cultural, co-cultural, gender and age influences on human communication.
To demonstrate ability to identify, evaluate, and apply conflict styles and conflict management techniques in dyads and/or groups.
To identify types of and barriers to effective listening.