Course Description
A readings and research seminar in theoretical topics of interpersonal communication. Areas of study will vary depending on the time lines of the topics and the research focus of the professor. Sample topics include communication in relational development, interracial communication, conflict, media, emotion, and interpersonal communication competencies.
Athena Title
Adv Topics Interpersonal Comm
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. To gain extensive knowledge within a focused area of interpersonal communication theory and research. 2. To learn the key concepts and theoretical orientations in a focused area of interpersonal communication theory and research. 3. To demonstrate mastery of the course material through writing about a particular topic within the domain of interpersonal communication theory and research.
Topical Outline
1. Subtopic/theory area #1 2. Subtopic/theory area #1 3. Subtopic/theory area #1 4. Subtopic/theory area #1 5. Subtopic/theory area #1 6. Subtopic/theory area #1 7. Subtopic/theory area #1 8. Subtopic/theory area #1 9. Subtopic/theory area #1 10. Analysis and comparison of themes and theoretical contributions within and across subtopic/theory areas 1-9 11. Written analysis of at least one subtopic/area related to the course content
Syllabus
Public CV