COM 412 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication

Evvisioned as a readings course. Contemporary Research Directions in Interpersonal Communication.

Course Overview The Interpersonal Communication Process. Trenholm and Jensen c. 1 Interpersonal Communication and Relationships. Trenholm and Jensen c. 2 Interpersonal Communication Ecologies. TBD Web Reading. No Class. Gainesville Understanding non-verbal communication. Trenholm and Jensen, c. 3; Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 1, 2 Understanding language. Trenholm and Jensen, c. 4 Understandng relational Messages. Trenholm and Jensen, c. 5 Understanding Interpersonal Perception. Trenholm and Jensen, c. 6 Rules, Roles, and Interpersonal Expectations. Trenhom and Jensen, c. 7 Interpersonal Communication and self identity. Trenholm and Jensen, c. 8 Interpersonal Communication and relational identity. Trenholm and Jensen, c. 9 Interpersonal Communication in Families. Trenholm and Jensen, c. 10 Interpersonal Communication in Intimate Relationships. Trenholm and Jensen, c. 11 Interpersonal Communication in Professional Relationships. Trenholm and Jensen, c. 12. Cultural and Historical Influences on Interpersonal Communication Practice. c. 13. An introduction to the telephone. Hopper, c.1 Mid-term Mediators, Characteristics, and Interpersonal Media. Hopper, c. 2 Openings. Hopper, c. 3, Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 45. Context, ecology, and openings. Hopper, c. 4. Turn Taking. Hopper, c. 5; Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 45, 47. Power Games. Hopper, c. 6 Uses and Interpersonal Media, Hopper, c. 7 Genre and Interpersonal Media, Hopper, c. 8 Practices and Interpersonal Media, Hopper, c. 9 Collecting Conversation. A spring break assignment; Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 3. Analyzing Conversation. Return from spring break. Group Presentations. Kinesics. Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 4-10 (p. 46-89). Appearance and Adornment. Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 11-16 (p. 90 -132) Proxemics. Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 21, 22, 26. (p. 173-191, 217-224) Haptics. Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 1, 2. c. 23-25. (p. 192-216) Chronemics and Time. Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 27, 28. (p. 225-240) Environment. Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 29-31. (p. 241-264) Emotion and Intimacy. Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 32-37. (p. 265-313) No class. Quest Power, Persuasion, and Deception. c. 38-42. (p. 314-376) Impression Management. Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 43, 44. (p. 377-379). Theories of Nonverbal Message Exchange (Guererro, Devito, and Hecht, c. 48-52 (p. 423 - 471). Paper Presentations Paper Presentations Wrap up. Final Exam

to demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of relationships. (The interpersonal relationship Definition Types Dynamics) to explain the dynamics of the self-other dialogue. (Intra/interpersonal Communication Self-Other Dynamics Growth of Awareness Self-Acceptance) to describe the principles of person perception (Person Perception Selectivity Factors affecting Qualities of the effective perceiver) to explain the bridging function of self-disclosure. (Self-Disclosure As a self-identity process Building trust Cautions in the use of self-disclosure) to distinguish the various contexts in which relationships develop. (Contexts of Relationships Interaction Process Varieties Using context to build relation) to explain the relevance of personal goals in relationships (Personal Goals Establishing hierarchies Measuring goal compatibility Weighing personal good and good of the other) to describe the need for love and trust (Love and Trust Definitions of Love Common Ground and Growth Maintaining Self-Identity Dealing with the loss of love) Telephone Interaction and the process of Interpersonal Media Non-Verbal Communication