RFLA 111 - Peer Relationships and Communication

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SP, every fourth year. Students will explore strategies for making and keeping friends and delve into peer-to-peer communication using interactive lessons that address finding common interests; using humor; trading information; sharing the conversation; and initiating, maintaining, and ending a conversation. Students will learn multiple forms of communication, evaluate the appropriateness of the communication form to a given scenario, and apply methods to their daily interactions. Students will be introduced to different forms of social media and will be able to identify positive and effective ways to utilize social media for communication. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Life and Career Studies program or permission from the dean of education.