The study of interpersonal communication from both a personal and theoretical standpoint. Topics include interpersonal concepts (listening, empathy, confirmation, humor, social support, self-disclosure, apprehension, defensiveness, etc.), the initiation, maintenance, and termination of platonic, romantic, and family relationships as well as attraction, courtship, affection, conflict, and destructive behavior.
Prerequisites
Minimum sophomore standing.
Semester Offered
Even Year Spring Semester
Distribution
Social Science