COMM 2125 - Family Communication

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Designed to explore the patterns of communication in family relationships. Uses a systems approach which provides a perspective for describing family interaction patterns and processes and considers external influences on the development of family relationships. Descriptive, not prescriptive, in nature. Not designed as a counseling or therapy class. Information presented assists understanding of the vitality of communication in the development of functional and dysfunctional family relationships. (3 hrs lec)