Recent SemestersSummer 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteCourses taught at the level of Introduction to College Composition with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent or appropriate placement based on the college's multiple measures process with eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or a course at the level of college reading. This course overviews theory and research on communication in interpersonal relationships. Students learn about cultural, linguistic, psychological, rhetorical, and sociological factors that shape communication in relationships. Communication theory and research guide the exploration of human interactions, the symbolic process, reasoning and advocacy, and the effects of communication on people and society. Topics include ethical interpersonal communication, communication competence, self-concept, emotions, verbal and nonverbal communication, communication climate, relationships, and conflict management. 