In this module,
we will examine how some interpersonal relationships develop and become
more personal. To think through the distinctions between impersonal
and personal relationships we will study the contextual view
of interpersonal communication and compare it to the developmental
view. This module will also explore how conflicts arise in relationships
and the importance of self-disclosure. Later in the course, we will
also apply some of the principles in Chapters Thirteen and Fourteen
of our text to the study of fictional interpersonal relationships when
we do our group projects.
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Describe
one of your relationships using the contextual model and examine
it evolve
over a period of time
using the developmental model. We will also see how conflict is
a normal and inevitable aspect of relational development. |
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Next
we will reflect on some of the theories of self-disclosure that
explain how and why we share information about ourselves.. |
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