Unit 11
Issues in Relationships
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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
TABle of contents
MODULE 1: Family Relationships
- Defining Family
- Family Roles, Rituals and Stories
- Dimensions of Family Communication
- 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
contributors
Morgan Ginther & Marcus Hassell