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SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication



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.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

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

Credit Hour(s): 3

Lecture Hour(s): 48

Restrictions/Notes: Meets NCTC Core Curriculum



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