— Family Communication
Theories and research on family communication. Communication in courtship, marriage, and relational dissolution. Processes and outcomes of parent-child, sibling, family roles, and inter-generational communication. Interaction patterns associated with marital/family satisfaction, maintenance, divorce, and dysfunction. Cultural influences on family communication.
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Theories and research on family communication. Communication in courtship, marriage, and relational dissolution. Processes and outcomes of parent-child, sibling, family roles, and inter-generational communication. Interaction patterns associated with marital/family satisfaction, maintenance, divorce, and dysfunction. Cultural influences on family communication. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Communication majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Communication majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027