Topic: Interpersonal Communication for Social Change
Description:
What changes have you noticed in your interpersonal communication style and skills? If you can name even one element about your communication habits that has changed, then you are already experiencing the impact of interpersonal communication. Once you can see changes in yourself, you can begin to create change for those around you by modeling meaningful and productive interpersonal communication. Think of this Discussion as your “jumping off” point as you consider ways in which you have already used these new skills and how you can continue to implement them for positive social change.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Read the “Personal Futuring: A Step-by-Step Guide” article, located in the Learning Resources. What potential futures do you see for yourself? How will interpersonal communication skills help you realize those futures?
Read the “To Whom Do You Report?” article, located in the Learning Resources. If you were faced with a similar dilemma, how would you use interpersonal communication skills to handle the situation?
View the Flash media “Interpersonal Communication and Social Responsibility: A Hike in the Woods” located in the Learning Resources. What elements of effective interpersonal communication can you identify in this Flash media presentation? How did effective interpersonal communication skills help make a positive change in the scenario?
Based on what you have learned in this course, consider how your interpersonal communication skills have changed and/or improved. What skills have you already been able to employ in your professional setting, at home, or in general?
Reflect upon how improved interpersonal communication skills benefit relationships in your community and society in general. How can you use your interpersonal communication knowledge and skills for positive change in your life and in the lives of others?
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3, 2-3 paragraphs summarizing how interpersonal communication can facilitate the creation of productive social relationships. Illustrate your point by sharing how you have already employed new interpersonal communication skills in your professional or personal life
Media:
Video: Laureate Education (Producer). (2011). Interpersonal communication and social responsibility: A hike in the woods [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.
Communication is a potent tool that can wield powerful results. This media presentation demonstrates how effective interpersonal communication skills can make a positive change on social issues.