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Course details
Course code: PSS10153o16
Semester: 2016/2017 winter
Name: Interpersonal communication
Major: (przedmioty społeczne i humanistyczne)
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 0
ECTS points: 1
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 0 / 0
Lecturer: dr Aleksandra Hulewska
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Knows the basic terminology that is used in the humanities and social sciences: knows the basic concepts of psychology of communication, mechanisms that regulate the behavior of human communication, knows selected contemporary problems of communication. Has a basic concept how to get other information on the topic of the course. Has a basic knowledge of social relationships and is able to indicate the relationship between the humanities and the social and agricultural sciences, forestry, veterinary and natural. Skills: Is ably looking for information, analyzes and uses the literature on the subject of the course. Uses specialized terminology in the language of the subject. Is aware of the self-development. Recognizes issues, can act in accordance with applicable standards and principles.

Competences: Is able to work in a team, with taking different roles. Understands the need for lifelong learning. Is able to think and act creatively. Correctly identifies dilemmas associated with making (and communicating) life and work choices, obeys ethical rules.

Prerequisites: Humanities in the high school.

Course content: The concept of interpersonal communication. The impact of perception on the communication process. Non-verbal communication – cooperation with the words and participation in establishing personal relationships. Principles of effective communication. Barriers in communication. Communicating information and persuasive communication. Communicating on the Internet. The role of communication in self-presentation. Public speaking. Interpersonal conflicts – how to solve them. Assertive communication with other strategies: dominant, manipulative and submissive. The principles of communication in the group. Debate – eristic base. Intercultural communication. Revision.

Recommended literature: Aronson E., Pratkanis A., Age of Propaganda. The Everyday Use of Persuasion, New York 2001, Henry Holt and Company. Aronson E., Wilson T.D., Akert R.M., Social Psychology. The heart and the mind, New York 2000, Addison-Wesley Longman. Hulewska A., Asertywność w ćwiczeniach, Warszawa 2014, Samo Sedno. Nęcki Z., Komunikacja międzyludzka, Kraków 2000, WPB. Sikorski W., Niewerbalna komunikacja interpersonalna, Warszawa 2013, Difin. Strelau J. (red.), Psychologia. Podręcznik akademicki. Tom III: Jednostka w społeczeństwie i elementy psychologii stosowanej, Gdańsk 2000, GWP.

Assessment methods: Final evaluation of the lectures is a component of the scoring in the knowledge, skills and social competence. There are summed points obtained from the written test, activity, discussions, attendance and additional tasks. Knowledge shall be verified with the use of the written test. Written test includes two problem questions, to assess skills. Social competence are evaluated based on participation in class discussions and thematic attendance and performing additional tasks. Required level necessary to pass: 60%

Comment: Lectures, with elements of discussion and workshop.