Interpersonal Communication

Timetable

Module aim (aims)

1 to experience functioning in a group
2 to learn basics of communication and interpersonal skills (e.g. communicating their emotions and needs, assertiveness)

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

Syllabus

1. Dynamics of group processes.
2. Emotions in the internal human experience; their classification.
3. Assertive attitude – characteristics and requirements.

Reading list

Obligatory

1. Adler R.B., Rosenfeld L.B., Proctor R.F., The Process of Interpersonal Communication, New York 2018.
2. McKay M., Davis M., Fanning P., Messages: The Communication Skills Book, Oakland 2009.

Optional

1. Hartley P., Interpersonal Communication, New York 2009.