COMN12-205: Interpersonal Communication

Description

Interpersonal Communication is the fundamental relational force that constructs our social world, enabling us to create, maintain, and (not occasionally) destroy our personal, social, and professional relationships. This subject introduces the specialist Communication sub-discipline of Interpersonal Communication. It focuses on understanding the Self in relation to Others as a means of enabling more competent and mindful communication. The subject explores a range of interpersonal topics, including perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, emotion, disclosure, and conflict communication through both theory and practice.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of interpersonal communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts.
2. Apply acquired interpersonal communication knowledge to a range of interpersonal communication situations.
3. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on interpersonal communication behaviour in personal and professional contexts.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• January 2021 [Standard]
• January 2020 [Standard]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]

Subject dates