# HPCH 203 — Interpersonal Communication (AUB)

> HPCH 203 Interpersonal Communication at American University of Beirut. 5 student reviews · 1 shared file.

Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/892
Retrieved: 2026-09-18

## Facts

- Course code: HPCH 203
- Title: Interpersonal Communication
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Health Promotion & Community Health
- Department: Health Promotion and Community Health
- Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (4): Faysal Kak, Mayada Kanj, Rana O Al Barazi, Tamar Kabakian

## Catalogue description

An introductory course covering the key elements and functions of interpersonal and group communication process and the assumptions we make about ourselves, the other and the communication transaction. The course addresses factors that contribute to improving effective communication skills at the personal and professional levels and aims at enhancing writing and oral presentation skills. The course attempts to highlight the connection between communication concepts and everyday life by using interactive methods that allow students to explore concepts in relation to their own personal experiences. The course is offered in both blended and face to face format; the blended section includes active engagement with online media.

## Quick answers

### What is HPCH 203 at AUB?

HPCH 203 Interpersonal Communication is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Health Sciences. An introductory course covering the key elements and functions of interpersonal and group communication process and the assumptions we make about ourselves, the other and the communication transaction.

### How many credits is HPCH 203?

HPCH 203 Interpersonal Communication is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is HPCH 203 hard?

5 AUB students have written about HPCH 203 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

### Who teaches HPCH 203 at AUB?

Studiety has 4 professors on record for HPCH 203: Faysal Kak, Mayada Kanj, Rana O Al Barazi, Tamar Kabakian. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### Are there past papers for HPCH 203?

Yes — 1 file for HPCH 203 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

## Shared course material

1 file shared by students. Free to download after signing up.

- Syllabus: 1 (most recent from 2017)

## Student reviews

5 of 5 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line.

- **2020-04** — The material are easy, all you need is to memorize some info for the midterm and the final, and you have a final project ( easy one)

- **2020-04** — Great instructor and interesting course

- **2020-04** — It's amazing. I loved the course and the teacher is amazing

- **2020-04** — She's a very good teacher. the course is most probably a blended course - some easy 10 min' quizzes on moodle; no midterm or final just group work. Some questions that you must answer w submit on moodle. It is easy though like 85+

- **2020-04** — She's nice teacher and she keeps things interesting. Go for it. Her grading is also fair

## See also

- [All Health Promotion & Community Health courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/health-promotion-and-community-health.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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