Unit 11

Issues in Relationships

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Define the concept of family and describe different types of families.
  • Describe family roles, rituals and stories and explain how they may vary depending on the type of family.
  • Describe dimensions of family based on conversation and conformity orientations.
  • Define consensual, pluralistic, protective and laissez-faire families.
  • Define the concept of friendship and discuss characteristics that are common to many friendships.
  • Describe the basic phases of friendship.
  • Explain how Knapp’s relationship model can be used to describe different stages of friendship.
  • Discuss potential communication issues that may occur in friendships.
  • Define romantic relationships and discuss how this definition has changed over time.
  • Describe different couple-types and explain the characteristics of each.
  • Describe different ways to select a romantic partner.
  • Discuss factors that influence the formation and maintenance of a romantic relationship.
  • Describe the reasons why communication is important in the workplace.
  • Explain different types of communication in the workplace including, written, verbal and online.
  • Describe the basic dynamics of different workplace relationships and types of communication typically employed.
  • Discuss communication issues that may occur in the workplace.

TABle of contents

MODULE 1: Family Relationships

  • Defining Family
  • Family Roles, Rituals and Stories
  • Dimensions of Family Communication

MODULE 2: Friendships

  • Defining Friendship
  • Phases of Friendship
  • Applying Knapp’s Relational Development Model
  • Communication Issues in Friendships

MODULE 3: Romantic Relationships

  • Defining Romantic Relationships
  • Initiating Romantic Relationships
  • Romantic Relationship Formation
  • Additional Factors that Affect Romantic Relationships

MODULE 4: Workplace Relationships

  • The Importance of Communication Skills in the Workplace
  • Types of Communication in the Workplace
  • Dynamics of Workplace Relationships
  • Communication Issues in the Workplace

contributors

Morgan Ginther & Marcus Hassell