Provides an examination of recent and noteworthy scholarship from a variety of social scientific disciplines regarding the ?dark side? of interpersonal/relational communication. Dark side topics covered include, but are not limited to: social aggression, online dating, jealousy, infidelity, intimate partner violence, and narcissism.

Prerequisites: Not open to Freshmen.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Not open to freshmen

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
TRUSCELLI N I
Nikki Truscelli
4.6
19 reviews
Winter 2024 . Mazur A P
SH 1430
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17:00 PM - 18:15 PM
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COMM178 . Truscelli N I 1 Year, 3 Months Ago

I took her for COMM1 and now COMM178 as a 3-week class. The class structure was well-organized and excellent to learn. She was always willing to bring up examples if students needed clarification. I'm straight-up devastated that it is her last time teaching at UCSB; I'm crying so hard on the floor rn :( P.S. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TEACHING

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COMM178 . Truscelli N I 2 Years Ago

Great class, great professor. I took her 8 am & attendance wasn't mandatory. The final was super straightforward and the two essays are really what make up your grade. Would definitely recommend it. The prof is also extremely compassionate and understanding if you need an accommodation.

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COMM178 . Truscelli N I 2 Years Ago

Great professor and a simple class outline (2 papers and 1 MC final). Papers aren't too bad as long as you understand how to do a proper lit review. Very straight forward/easy MC final. Only negative thing about her class is the 8 AM time and the minimal room for error because there are only 3 assignments.

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COMM178 . Truscelli N I 3 Years Ago

The class consists of two papers and a final exam. While it's a good class, I have found that she lacks on providing enough material to write our papers. Each lecture summarizes a dark side topic, but not enough to write 5-6 page essay. I'd still recommend this class but make sure to save notes from interpersonal comm to do well on your papers.

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COMM1 . Truscelli N I A Month Ago

I thought she was good as a comm 1 professor. Compared to other writing/humanities professors was great, got into the material, pretty straight forward and was able to do most things by just readings, taking note and getting some help from CLAS and peers.

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COMM1 . Truscelli N I 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

Lovedddd Nikki, would've gotten an A+ if it wasn't for me taking comm 89 at the same time, super chill professor!

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