Abstract
Scientific theories are used primarily to predict and control. In that regard interpersonal theories are not very useful if applied to interpersonal relationships. But theories are also used to evaluate, describe, explain, and understand (Cragan & Shields, 1998). The learning project I describe is designed for students of interpersonal communication as they learn to use and apply interpersonal theories to their everyday relational interactions. The learning project consists of three components. 1. Students are asked to identify and describe an interpersonal communication problem. The problem is analyzed using interpersonal theories and a prescription/solution based in theory is also developed. 2. An oral presentation of the project is shared in class with time for feedback and peer discussion. 3. A formal paper based on the project is submitted after the oral presentation and is evaluated by the instructor.
Journal Title
Iowa Journal of Communication
Volume
30
Issue
1
First Page
41
Last Page
50
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Ausmus, William A.
(1998)
"A Learning Strategy for the Application of Interpersonal Theories,"
Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 30:
No.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol30/iss1/5
Copyright
©1998 Iowa Communication Association
