We are a fully online course and will collaborate asynchronously (no designated class times) in a community of peers, which begins on Monday, August 28th
The Course is organized into 1-week modules, which open on Fridays.
Modules contain a blend of short lectures, videos, discussion boards, readings, and collaborative activities, which include Voice and Video interactions.
Students are expected to log into our Canvas Shell multiple times a week to post assignments and provide peer replies to different type of discussion boards.
Look for the "Hump-Day Shout Out" in announcements with a video check in with me!
There will be a group project requiring an agreed upon time and date to record (via zoom) a discussion. More on this in week 6 Module.
This course examines the principles of verbal and nonverbal communication and interpersonal relationships. The course covers the study of theories and research findings that have been applied to communication in interpersonal and relationships, in personal and professional contexts.
Describe ways that communication creates, develops, and changes personal identities, including variables such as, gender, sex, race, culture, ethnicity, and class; explain the effect of communication on personal identities.
Describe the effects of communication on interpersonal relationships and social and cultural realities.
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical interpersonal communication founded on communication theory and research, including listening, conflict management skills and other individual skills and competencies for successful interpersonal communication.
Analyze conflict in interpersonal relationships and demonstrate and apply appropriate conflict management strategies.
Our Textbook AND Student Workbook is FREE and online. Please click on the button below and download both the Handbook and the Textbook
Wrench, J.S, Punyanunt-Carter, N.M, Thweatt, K.S.: Interpersonal Communication: A Mindful Approach to Relationships
Working Knowledge of Canvas
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