Course: Communication Skills

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Course title Communication Skills
Course code KPG/KKOD
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Jůvová Alena, PaedDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Communication and culture. Communication and ethics. Communication as a transaction process. Effective and active listening. Verbal and nonverbal communication. Communication and social relations. Communicating in stress situations. Pedagogical communication. Assertive communication.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes
Subject offers gaining better communication competence for effective contact with both handicapped and non-handicapped pupils.
Development and cultivation of communicative skills with regard to the issue of teacher communication.
Prerequisites
Study and personal skills for study and work in the teaching profession.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Students elaborate reflection in the extent of at least three standard pages on a selected passage from professional publication on interpersonal communication. They justify their views of the author?s statements and include an example from their own experience.
Recommended literature
  • De VITO, J. A. (2001). Základy mezilidské komunikace.. Praha.
  • MAREŠ, J., KŘIVOHLAVÝ, J. (1995). Komunikace ve škole.. Brno.
  • MIKULÁŠTÍK, M. (2003). Komunikační dovednosti v praxi.. Praha.
  • PLAŇAVA, I. (2005). Průvodce mezilidskou komunikací.. Praha.
  • PODBORECKI, J. (1999). Jak se lépe dorozumíme.. Ostrava.


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