COMM 4323 - Positive Communication

3 credits

[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Positive interpersonal communication studies positive interactions which affect day-to-day connections with other persons. Whenever we talk with family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances, opportunities for success or failure occur. When communication is not positive, our communication may fail and cause discomfort, disappointment, stress, or even the end of a relationship. This course is designed to develop insights and skills to help maximize positive communication in interpersonal interactions. Enlarging our repertoire of positive communication skills is one of the main desired outcomes for this course. Topics will include areas of research related to positive psychology, positive interpersonal communication, happiness, gratitude, and positivity in relationships.