Course
Description

Study and practice of developing healthy and mutually satisfying interpersonal relationships. Lecture and discussion groups focus on dynamics of human relationships, factors fostering effective interaction, and significance of self concepts in human communication. Topical headings include value clarification, games people play, self disclosure and trust, conflict resolution, sexuality, prejudice, death and dying, multicultural education, sexism, constructive use of anger, etc.

Methods of Course Instruction

• Blackboard course content

• Discussion Boards

• Lecture Notes online

• Email lesson submissions

• Experiential exercises

In this course, we will:

1. Develop an understanding of the qualities necessary for establishing and maintaining strong and healthy interpersonal relationships.

2. Achieve an increased awareness of the “self” and one’s personal self-image, along with an appreciation of our own individual uniqueness. 

3. Gain a better understanding of learning theory as it relates to relationships with others, and be able to recognize the key qualities essential in changing behavior patterns. 

4. Understand how to achieve a balance between emotional expression and emotional control.

5. Be able to identify constructive communication procedures and use them properly in order to function more effectively in our interpersonal relationships.

6. Gain an increased awareness of the key elements involved in establishing and maintaining special friendships and love relationships.

7. Understand the essential elements for dealing with interpersonal conflict in a constructive manner. 

8. Gain an increased awareness of how to effectively recognize and manage stress to enhance wellness.

9. Understand some of the processes for identifying and prioritizing those values that are essential for establishing a lifestyle that has meaning and purpose.

10. Achieve an increased awareness of goal-setting skills in order to plan and direct our lives in a desired direction. 

• Active Discussion Board participation

• Weekly assignments

• Three exams

Materials

Required

Text(s)

Becoming Aware: A Text/Workbook in Human Relations and Personal Adjustment (tenth edition), by Velma Walker


Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

3 exams - Proctoring required

How are exams to be taken: On-Line, proctored, no references

Dates of Exams
TBA