A junior high level human relations class develops human interaction and oral communication skills. A week-by-week syllabus contains the following components: introduction of the students to each other and to the principles of body language, transactional analysis, and group interaction; behavior contracts; group dynamics topics and exercises; exploration of change and values; choice and decision-making; problem solving; group discussion and criticism; and review. For each week, an outline of topics, activities, and background references is provided. (LP)