COMM 008: Interpersonal Communication | West Valley College

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COMM 008: Interpersonal Communication

Course Description

This course covers theory, research, and application of ethical one-to-one communication practices in various and diverse interpersonal relationships including in personal, professional, and social situations. This class explores the principles of verbal and nonverbal transactions that occur in relationships. This class also studies theory and research findings and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts. The course content focuses on how individuals, organizations, institutions, and societies communicate within socially-constructed dynamics.

Units: 3

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 0

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-4: Social & Behavioral Sciences
    Area A-7: Lifelong Learning
  • C-ID: COMM 130 - Interpersonal Communication
  • Cal-GETC GE: Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Last Updated 6/30/26