STA 161 — Interpersonal Communication
This course introduces the theory and practice of the interpersonal communication process. It is designed to enable students to better understand interpersonal communication situations and thus to improve the way they approach and respond to them. Types of human communication and interaction are emphasized, identified, defined, and analyzed. Topics include interpersonal communication effectiveness, self-concept, verbal and nonverbal messages, barriers and breakdowns to interaction, perception, listening, trust, and interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and deterioration. This course is intended to promote understanding of communication theory, rather than to develop performance skills.