COM 523: Communication in Personal Relationships

This course presents a focused investigation of communication in personal relationships, with primary emphasis on contemporary concepts of romantic relationships and friendships. We will explore the foundational concepts of relational communication through application to our everyday lives and practical implications for empirical research and vocational practice.

The course explores the initiation, development, maintenance, and deterioration of family, friend, and romantic relationships. It explores relational phenomena, such as communication and gender differences, computer-mediated relationships, attraction, relational culture, and stages of dissolution.

Please review the syllabus for full course information.

This course is offered during the Summer II semester. Participants may also register for a Summer I course, if applicable. 

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