Interpersonal Communication

Timetable

The course will consist of eight sessions. Classes will be conducted once a week and will last two academic hours each, with the exception of the final session, which will be 45 minutes long.

Location:
Collegium Historicum, Faculty of History,
7 Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego St.,
61-614 Poznań

 

Module aim (aims)

The primary objectives of the course are as follows:

1. To acquire foundational knowledge in the field of interpersonal communication.

2. To develop the competence to engage consciously and effectively in communication processes.

3. To enhance the ability to build and maintain relationships grounded in positive emotions and mutual respect.

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

Students should have English language skills corresponding to B2 level.

Syllabus

The classes take the form of conversation classes. Their primary component consists of practical exercises. The thematic areas of the course include:

1. Communication as a Process of Message Exchange

2. Verbal Communication

3. Non-verbal Communication

4. Appearance as a Message

5. Group Communication

6. Emotions in Interpersonal Communication

 

Reading list

Adler R.B., Rosenfeld L.B., Proctor R.F., The Process of Interpersonal Communication, New York 2018.

Hartley P., Interpersonal Communication, New York 2009.

McKay M., Davis M., Fanning P., Messages: The Communication Skills Book, Oakland 2009.