Semester 1, 2023 External | |
Units : | 1 |
School or Department : | School of Psychology and Wellbeing |
Grading basis : | Graded |
Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
Course Coordinator: Christine Chinchen
Overview
The last decade has seen major changes in the role of counsellors, community officers and health workers. Increasingly, they are required to work collaboratively and in a multidisciplinary team to meet organisational goals and objectives. Such activities require a high level of understanding of human relations and a high level of skills in communication, in collaborative consultation, and in interpersonal problem solving and mediation.
Human Relations and Communications is designed to develop the interpersonal skills necessary for cultivating and maintaining successful working relationships. Students are introduced to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication and relationship building. The course includes a grounding in active listening skills, group and teamwork, problem solving, equity and diversity issues, and personal development. This course also contains a recommended residential school.
Course learning outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- Apply knowledge and skills for effective interpersonal communication;
- Employ management, planning and organisation skills by participating in a workgroup to fulfil its functions;
- Apply and analyse decision-making skills;
- Apply and analyse conflict-resolution strategies;
- Apply and self-reflect on group theory and practice.
Topics
Description | Weighting(%) | |
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1. | Understanding Interpersonal Communication Research and Theory | 20.00 |
2. | Improving Interpersonal Communication Skills | 20.00 |
3. | Working in Groups | 20.00 |
4. | Resolving Conflict | 20.00 |
5. | Developing Decision-Making Strategies | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
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Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
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Quiz A1 of 3 | No | 10 | 1 |
Quiz A2 of 3 | No | 10 | 1 |
Case 精东传媒app | No | 30 | 1,3,4 |
Quiz A3 of 3 | No | 10 | 1 |
Planning document | Yes | 40 | 1,2,5 |