2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

COM 115 Social Encounters: Understanding Interpersonal Communication

3 hours 

This course takes a conceptual and applied approach to exploring the central role of interpersonal communication in our twenty-first century personal, college and professional lives. Students critically evaluate communication issues in various contexts such as casual friendships, significant relationships, family, work and school. The course teaches fundamental concepts, theories and research findings relevant to initiating, developing, modifying, maintaining, and terminating relationships, with an eye toward enriching students' lives through the enhancement of interpersonal communication skills.

Credits

3

Notes

This course satisfies the College Option: Communication area of the Gen Ed Program.