Explores communication in families from various theoretical perspectives, such as social constructionism, systems theory, and dialectical theory. Communication patterns and processes created and sustained by family members are examined, including rules, roles, stories, rituals, myths, metaphors, themes, and cycles. Prereqs., COMM 1210 and 1600. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Communication (COMM) majors only.
