SPCH 1013 - Introduction to Family Communication

Institution:

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course explores how communication functions within families and emphasizes understanding families as unique communication systems within cultural contexts. Students will have the opportunity to explore their family of origin and other family systems to further understand why and how families behave as they do. Students will be provided with several theoretical and practical approaches to better understand the dynamics of interaction occurring in families and will develop skills to improve competence in family communication. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 1. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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