This is a class about the joys and challenges of romantic, platonic, family, and work relationships. Interpersonal communication studies the theory and practice of communication skills affecting day-to-day interactions with other people. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, and developing and maintaining personal/professional relationships. This course is designed to develop insights and skills to help maximize success and minimize failures in interpersonal interactions. Developing sensitivity to our behavior choices and their consequences and enlarging our repertoire of interpersonal communication skills are the desired outcomes for this course. (F, S, Su) ND:SS