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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