COMST 5110X: Family Communication Dynamics
(Dual-listed with COMST 4110X/HDFS 4110X).
(Cross-listed with HDFS 5110X).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Examine theory and research on communication dynamics across a variety of family relationships and structures. Topics include storytelling, affection, conflict, privacy, socialization, stress, and resilience. Students will gain an understanding of the communication behaviors that improve (or detract from) family functioning. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)