HDFS 4110X: Family Communication Dynamics
(Dual-listed with COMST 5110X/HDFS 5110X).
(Cross-listed with COMST 4110X).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: COMST 1010 or HDFS 2700
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)