Course: Training of assertive behavior

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Course title Training of assertive behavior
Course code KPG/NPACH
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Master
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.
  • Andrysová Pavla, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Neumeister Pavel, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Communication. Social communication. Non-verbal and verbal communication. Para-linguistic communication. "Yesterday and today" rhetoric. Communication and interpersonal relations. Effective and non-effective communication. Communication barriers. Stage fright (Fear of speaking in public). Selected verbal communication types. Assertiveness.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes
Practical training should support development of specific students´ psychosocial abilities and skills that are important for the work with people. Students should be able to apply their knowledge from social communication, social education, educational and social psychology in a practical way when solving model situations. Fulfilling practical tasks should develop students´ potential in the area of communication, empathy, cooperation and assertiveness. The subject will develop pro-social behaviour in the area of self esteem, self-reflection and emotional stability in particular.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Implementation of individual theoretical and practical challenges, active participation in model situations, role play and evaluate their speech and actions.
Recommended literature
  • Bednaříková, I. (2006). Sociální komunikace. Olomouc: UP.
  • CAPPONI, V., NOVÁK, T. (1994). Asertivně do života. Praha.
  • ČCHI AN-KUEI. (1997). Tajemství lidské tváře. Praha.
  • HARRIS, T., A. (1997). Já jsem O.K.. Praha.
  • KŘIVOHLAVÝ, J. (1988). Jak si navzájem lépe porozumíme. Praha.
  • KŘIVOHLAVÝ, J. (1995). Tajemství úspěšného jednání. Praha.
  • KŘIVOHLAVÝ, J. (2002). Konflikty mezi lidmi.. Praha.
  • PODGORECKI, J. (1999). Jak se lépe dorozumíme.. Ostrava.
  • VALIŠOVÁ, A. (2002). Asertivita v prostředí rodiny a školy.. Praha.


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