1. Distinguish the interpersonal communication context from other communication contexts.
2. Understand self-concept and its relationship to interpersonal communication.
3. Demonstrate an awareness of the effect of perception on interpersonal communication.
4. Critically evaluate and apply appropriate emotional expression in interpersonal interactions.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of language on relationships.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of nonverbal communication on relationships.
7. Demonstrate effective listening and response strategies.
8. Recognize and describe appropriate strategies for self-disclosure.
9. Analyze conflict situations, and propose approaches for conflict management and resolution.
10. Illustrate understanding of gender and cultural influences on interpersonal communication.
11. Recognize concepts of relationship dynamics.
12. Demonstrate understanding of the link between technology and interpersonal communication.

Reread your discussion board posts and comments. Are any patterns revealed in terms of your responses, handling of the readings or videos, and/or connections to the assignments? Can you describe those patterns?

• Reread your assignments and your grading feedback. Were some assignments more difficult, more rewarding, or more reflective of your interpersonal communication style?
• Consider the interpersonal communication skills we studied in this course. Choose at least one communication skill or topic from each module to answer this question: do you see patterns in terms of your responses to those skills or your ability to use them effectively?
• How has this course caused you to better become the "real you," as Flint encourages Sam in the movie clip? Who has helped you during this class to identify and become your "real you"
• You are not meant to respond to these questions in order, which may result in a final essay that seems to be nothing more than rote responses to each question. Instead, let these questions help you get started. See where they take you.