COMM 315 - Family Communication

An introduction to communication within the setting of the family. Communication is central in the initiation, growth, and change of families. Theories, models, and research methods suggest meaningful ways to study processes that characterize most families, such as decision-making and negotiation of roles and rules. The overall goal of this course is to help students better understand how people (individually and collectively) develop, maintain, enhance, or diminish family relationships. A variety of types of families in a variety of cultures will be included.

Prerequisite: COMM 252 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.