COM1021 Interpersonal Communication

By learning the practical and theoretical aspects of interpersonal communication in both dyadic and group settings, students in this course will learn how to better manage meaningful family, social, and workplace relationships. Students will explore the role of self-awareness, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, gender/cultural difference, and ethics in creating more effective conversations and with managing conflicts. Current research and theory will be reviewed and interpersonal communication skills will be practiced through various experiential formats, such as role-playing, observations and in-depth analysis of everyday interpersonal exchanges. Assignments include ongoing observation journals and short summary papers with a final comprehensive multi-modal presentation. Students cannot receive credit for both COM1021 and COM2021. Credits: 3.000