Interpersonal Communication

Communication 315 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Study of communication principles as they apply in everyday life. Applying social conventions as guides for effective communication.

To enhance understanding of the communication process in general, and of the interpersonal and personal communication processes in particular;
To be able to listen, think, and write critically about issues pertinent to the study of interpersonal and personal relationships;
To enable the students to analyze more effectively their own and others’ interpersonal and personal communication behaviors
To have a better understanding of the impact of intimate communication processes;
To increase the array of available choices about interpersonal and personal communication behaviors;
To familiarize with the primary research sources in interpersonal communication