COMM2110: Interpersonal Communication Homepage
| Professor: Dr. Sripriya Rangarajan (Preea) | Email: sripriya.rangarajan@yahoo.com |
| Office Hours: Wed - 12 noon to 1:30 pm | |
| Office Location: FA 721 | Office Phone: 801-863-6802 |
| Revised Course Schedule | Course Policies | Course Requirements | Critical Analysis Paper | Case Study Analysis |
| Assignment Due Dates | Track Your Progress | Assignment Downloads |
ABOUT THE COURSE
The purpose of this course is to acquaint you with interpersonal communication theory and research. You should benefit from your accumulated skills and knowledge in this course in your present circumstances as well as in your future roles as an employee, parent, friend, and/or spouse.
Objectives of the Course:
Upon completion of this course, you should demonstrate:
- Understanding of the intricacies of relational communication
- Understanding of the role of research in defining and explaining the complexities of human communication, broadly, and relationships, in particular
- Familiarity with issues that are salient to interpersonal encounters, including culture, listening, perception, verbal & nonverbal communication, emotion, social support
- Expertise in evaluating interpersonal conflict and identifying appropriate conflict resolution strategies
- Ability to use what you have learned in class and apply it to your relationships in and out of the classroom
Required Text:
Adler, R. B., Rosenfeld, L. B., & Proctor, R. F. (2006). Interplay: The process of interpersonal communication (10th ed.)
Click on the relevant links below to go to related course pages
- Revised Course Schedule - Click on this link for information on class meeting dates, topics covered, and assignment due dates
- Policies & Guidelines - Click on this link for detailed descriptions of course policies on late submissions, missed work, & academic integrity, and guidelines for classroom discussion, participation, & civility
- Course Requirements - Click on this link for information on the assignments and exams that are required for successful completion of the course
- Critical Analysis - Click on this link for instructions and guidelines for completing the Critical Analysis paper
- Case Study Analysis- Click on this link for instructions and guidelines for completing the Case Study Analysis
- Assignment Due Dates - Click on this link for a snapshot of important assignment due dates and exam schedules
- Track your Progress - Click on this link for a breakdown of course grade and the final grade reference table
- Downloads - All of the course information is available for download in MS-Word or PDF formats