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COMM301

Week 2: Interpersonal Foundations & Relational Goals

Relationship Type Role-Play

Session Agenda

DurationActivity
10 min

Warm-up: Relationship continuum activity

Students physically position themselves on a continuum based on prompts about relationship preferences

15 min

Role-play preparation

Groups of 3 receive scenario cards and prepare to demonstrate communication in different relationship contexts

25 min

Role-play presentations and analysis

Each group performs their scenario while class observes; discuss communication differences observed

15 min

Goal identification exercise

Analyze the role-plays: What relational goals were characters pursuing? How did their communication reflect those goals?

5 min

Wrap-up and personal application

Individual reflection: One relationship communication goal for the coming week

Materials Needed

  • Scenario cards with relationship contexts (acquaintance, friend, family, professional)
  • Relational goals reference sheet
  • Observation worksheet for audience members
  • Reflection cards for wrap-up activity