Course

The Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships

Faculty
Student Affairs and Services
Department
Counselling
Course code
HUMD 1152
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15
Max class size
25
Method(s) of instruction
Seminar
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to explore and understand the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. Self- awareness will be encouraged by examining personal type, values, needs and beliefs. Interpersonal communication skills such as self-disclosure, “I” messages, and active listening will be presented. Students will learn to apply new skills in their personal lives.
Course content
  1. Understanding self and others
    1. Perception and the self
    2. Needs, values, attitudes and beliefs
    3. Communication styles
    4. Emotions

 

  1. Communication Skills

               a.   Non-verbal communication

               b.   Expressing thoughts and feelings  

               c.   Attending and observing skills

               d.   Active listening and responding with understanding

 

  1.  Relationship Development and Maintenance

              a.   The conversation process

              b.   Self-disclosure      

              c.    Trust, intimacy and power in relationships

              d.   The communication climate

              e.   Conflict resolution strategies

Learning activities

Classes will be experiential in nature using a combination of short lectures, demonstrations, structured activities, and group discussions. Students will participate in exercises designed to focus on specific aspects of communication skills. Video and audio equipment may be used in practice and for evaluation purposes.

Means of assessment

Due to the experiential nature of this course, attendance and participation in practicing skills, class discussions and activities are necessary to maximize the learning of the students. The specific inclusion and weighting of the following items will be determined by the instructor in accordance with college policy.

        

  1. Attendance and participation in class activities
  2. Completion of various assignments and exercises
  3. Quizzes
  4. Group Presentation and Process Record
  5. Personal Paper
  6. Video and audio tapes (demonstrations and /or role plays in which student practices communication skills taught in class).
Learning outcomes

1. Recognize factors that are involved in establishing, developing and  maintaining relationships

2. Identify factors that affect relationships such as personal style, self-perception, values and needs

3. Recognize and demonstrate a variety of interpersonal skills

4. Recognize and use interpersonal skills in a one-to-one relationship

5. Discriminate between facilitative and non-facilitative interpersonal communication responses

6. Identify the difference between affect and content in their communication patterns

Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

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Requisites

Prerequisites

No prerequisite courses.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer details for HUMD 1152
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025