This course considers the nature and meaning of interpersonal communication as dialogue. An examination is made of communication skills such as self-awareness, self-disclosure, listening and responding. Students will explore the meaning of four levels of communication: exchange, interchange, intimacy, and communion. The virtue of civility seen as an ethical organizational tool will be explored as the basis for enhancing all forms of interpersonal communication. (lec 3) cr 3. Students may not retain credit for COST 2446 and either COST 2445, RLST 2445 or RLST 2446.
