COMM 353 - Family Communication

4 credits
Focuses on understanding how we develop, maintain, disrupt, or otherwise change family relationships through a variety of communicative processes. Topics include closeness and affection, disclosure, sibling interaction, parenting and parent-child relationships, communication in romantic partnerships, conflict, and family communication theory. Students develop an understanding of their own past, current, and future family dynamics as well as family communication skills. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.