General information
| Course type | AMUPIE |
| Module title | Soft Skills Workshop |
| Language | english |
| Module lecturer | dr Izabela Cytlak (coordinator), dr Joanna Jarmuzek (lecturer) |
| Lecturer's email | icytlak@amu.edu.pl |
| Lecturer position | assosiate professor |
| Faculty | Faculty of Educational Studies |
| Semester | 2024/2025 (winter) |
| Duration | 20 |
| ECTS | 5 |
| USOS code | 11-SSW-11-a |
Timetable
Classes start 4 October 2024 on Friday at:
8.00-9.30 (group I)
9.45-11.15 (group II)
Wydział Studiów Edukacyjnych (Faculty of Educational Studies)
Adress: room 206, Międzychodzka 5, Poznań
Module aim (aims)
- This course is a broad introduction to the field of developing and enhancing soft skills
- Students explore the main issues of interpersonal communication.
- Students explore the research methods used by psychologist across these areas.
- Students have the opportunity to discuss, experience and think critically about a variety of psychological issues.
- Students will take part in workshops in order to experience some of the abilities and processes discussed during the lectures.
Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)
Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant) not needed.
Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction to soft skills.
Week 2: Stereotypes and schemes in our everyday life. Discussion and workshop (social communication – tasks, boundaries, factors, social support).
Week 3: Verbal and nonverbal communication workshop. Styles of communication.
Week 4: The role of creativity in everyday life.
Week 5: Team building.
Week 6: Negotiation and mediation.
Week 7: Leadership
Week 8: Group conflict
Week 9: Summary of lectures and workshops (students projects)
Week 10: Summary of lectures and workshops (students projects)
Reading list
Teacher resources – articles, questionnaires, workshop materials