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Communication Psychology and Negotiation and Professional Relationship Building Skills

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:29:18
Study Course Information
Course Code:JF_426LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:PsychologyTarget Audience:Civil and Military Defense; Juridical Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Sandra Mihailova
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfatrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours24
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)1Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes2
Total Contact Hours10
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Basic of psychology
Objective:
To offer students the opportunity to gain an understanding of communication psychology and to acquire the skills of negotiation and professional relationship building, with a special focus on questioning and listening skills, to promote an understanding of the impact of their personality on professional relationship building.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1The essence and diversity of communicationLectures1.00auditorium
2Social perception. Psychological defense mechanismsLectures2.00auditorium
3Emotion regulation skillsClasses1.00auditorium
4Communication. Effective negotiation managementLectures2.00auditorium
5Asking questions and listening. ArgumentationClasses1.00auditorium
6InteractionLectures1.00auditorium
7Simulation games about professional relationshipsClasses1.00auditorium
8Conflictology and mediationLectures2.00auditorium
9Choosing an effective conflict resolution strategyClasses1.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1The essence and diversity of communicationLectures0.50auditorium
2Social perception. Psychological defense mechanismsLectures0.50auditorium
4Communication. Effective negotiation managementLectures1.00auditorium
5Asking questions and listening. ArgumentationClasses0.50auditorium
6InteractionLectures1.00auditorium
8Conflictology and mediationLectures1.00auditorium
9Choosing an effective conflict resolution strategyClasses0.50auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independently read the indicated literature and prepare homework.
Assessment Criteria:
Attendance of lectures and seminars Active participation in seminars Timeliness of homework submission and quality of work Exam evaluation
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Knows the terms used in Communication Psychology, understands the essence of communication, factors influencing communication, understands the importance of social skills in communication with individuals, groups and teams of professionals.
Skills:In practice, social skills are used and communication skills are applied in cooperation with colleagues; distinguishes between effective and ineffective listening; have skills in self-reflection and managing one's emotional state.
Competencies:Apply self-reflection and social skills when working independently or as a group/team. Able to evaluate the impact of one's exposure on others, have the skills to manage effective communication and resolve conflict situations.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Bolis, J., Zīle, G. (2015) Mediācija un sarunas. Juridiskās koledžas apgāds.
2Skutele, D. (2007) Saskarsme. Rīga: Uzņēmējdarbības un menedžmenta akadēmija. (akceptējams izdevums)
3Leiendekers, A. (2016) Konfliktu vadība.
4Parson, V. (2012) Study and Communication Skills for Psychology. Oxford: OUP Oxford. (akceptējams izdevums)
5The handbook of intergroup communication / edited by Howard Giles. (2012.). International advisory board, Cynthia Gallois ... [et al.]. New York: Routledge. (akceptējams izdevums)
6The Social Psychology of Communication, Derek Hook, Bradley Franks, Martin W. Bauer eds. EBSCOhost
7Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
8Parson, V. (2012) Study and Communication Skills for Psychology. Oxford: OUP Oxford. (akceptējams izdevums)
9The handbook of intergroup communication / edited by Howard Giles. (2012.). International advisory board, Cynthia Gallois ... [et al.]. New York: Routledge. (akceptējams izdevums)
10The Social Psychology of Communication, Derek Hook, Bradley Franks, Martin W. Bauer eds. EBSCOhost
Additional Reading
1Landmane, D., Rinkevics, A., Eināt, K. (2013) Policista rokasgrāmata darbā ar cietušajiem. Rīga: Valsts policija.
2Матьяш, О. И., Погольша, В. М., Казаринова, Н. В, Биби, С. А., Зарицкая, Ж. В. (2011) Межличностная коммуникация. СПб: Речь.
3Korels, V. (2007) Kā izprast cilvēkus un pareizi izturēties pret tiem.
4Fišers, R., Ūrijs, V., Petons, B. (2002) Prasme vienoties: kā sasniegt vēlamo. Rīga: Jāņa Rozes apgāds. 199.lpp.
5Hodžsone, Dž. (2001) Līdzvērtīgs sarunu partneris. Biznesa augstskola Turība. 256.lpp.
6Alisons, Dž., Bleiks, R., Karvers, T. u.c. (2007) Sarunu un konfliktu risināšana. Lietišķās informācijas dienests. (akceptējams izdevums)
7Craiovan, P. M. (2016) Communication and conflict resolution in the working group. Romanian Journal of Experimental Applied Psychology. Special Issue, Vol. 7, p 302-306.
8The social psychology of communication. /edited by Derek Hook, Bradley Franks, Martin W. Bauer. (2011.). Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
9Advanced Social Psychology: The State of the Science, Baumesiter, Roy F. EBSCOhost vai Ebook Central
10Kapardis A. (2010) Psychology and Law: a critical introduction, EBSCOhost
11Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
12Craiovan, P. M. (2016) Communication and conflict resolution in the working group. Romanian Journal of Experimental Applied Psychology. Special Issue, Vol. 7, p 302-306.
13The social psychology of communication. /edited by Derek Hook, Bradley Franks, Martin W. Bauer. (2011.). Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
14Advanced Social Psychology: The State of the Science, Baumesiter, Roy F. EBSCOhost vai Ebook Central
15Kapardis A. (2010) Psychology and Law: a critical introduction, EBSCOhost