COMM C1004 - Interpersonal Communication

    Recent Professors
    Cynthia Johnson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers theory, research, and application of ethical one-to-one communication practices in various and diverse interpersonal relationships including in personal, professional, and social situations. COS Course Description: This course covers theory, research, and application of ethical one-to-one communication practices in various and diverse interpersonal relationships including in personal, professional, and social situations. COS Course Description: Interpersonal Communication introduces students to the social-scientific study of human interaction, emphasizing empirical research methods, theoretical perspectives, and cultural analysis of relational behavior. Students investigate how identity, perception, language, emotion, and power operate within interpersonal contexts such as family, friendship, romantic, and professional relationships. Coursework integrates quantitative and qualitative approaches, critical evaluation of peer-reviewed research, and applied analysis to explain and predict patterns of interpersonal communication in a diverse and interconnected society.