edu4is interpersonal skills
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
EDU4IS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this subject is on relational and communicative skills in interactions with others. Connections between people are examined from a number of viewpoints, as are the skills involved in fostering positive relationships. Skills of basic counselling such as listening, responding and clarity of intention are addressed. Demonstrations, simulations and directed practice are used to assist participants to develop their communication and interpersonal skills.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPatricia McCann
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Human relationship skills: coaching and self coaching. | Recommended | Richard Nelson-Jones | HOVE, ENGLAND, NEW YORK ROUTLEDGE. 4TH ED 2006 |
| Readings | Understanding human communication | Recommended | Adler, Ronald.B and Rodman, George | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, NEW YORK. 8TH ED 2003 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Week 40-40, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPatricia McCann
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 40 - 40
Four 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 40 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 4000-word essay | 5th year students will be required to produce work at a higher analytical level. | 100 |