Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Communication Psychology
Course Code
JF_363
Branch of Science
Psychology; Social Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Person and Property Defence
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sandra Mihailova
Structure Unit Manager
Karina Palkova
Structural Unit
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Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To develop in-depth understanding of professional communication of police officers and to be able to apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
Tasks:
1. Broaden the students’ knowledge of basic principles of communication in the professional field of a police officer.
2. Improve theoretical and develop practical skills in communication with various representatives of the society.
3. Apply skills and techniques in the psychology of interrogation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prior knowledge is not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Ability to demonstrate comprehensive and specialised knowledge consistent with police work and understanding of the key principles of the professional communication of a police officer: culture of behaviour in police work, verbal and non-verbal communication, nature of conflicts and the resolution thereof, specifics of interacting with different members of society, psychological aspects of interrogation.
Skills
1.Able to apply general and special terminology, to carry out practical tasks related to the communication of a police officer with colleagues, communication specifics with different social groups, psychological aspects of interrogation within one’s area of competence; able to prepare a written report on a topic related to the specifics of professional communication of a police officer, psychological aspects of interrogation, to analyse data and to provide constructive solutions to problems, and to present it.
Competences
1.Able to describe and analyse practical problems in police work related to the aspects of professional communication of a police officer; to select and use information and to apply it effectively in communication with different representatives of the society.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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A report, group work.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Passed regular tests, a report.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Criteria and factors of communication. Verbal communication. Non-verbal communication. Conflicts, conflict resolution.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Criteria and factors of communication. Verbal communication. Non-verbal communication. Conflicts, conflict resolution.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Criteria and factors of communication. Verbal communication. Non-verbal communication. Conflicts, conflict resolution.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interaction and communication with special social groups. Public speech.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interaction and communication with special social groups. Public speech.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interaction and communication with special social groups. Public speech.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the psychology of interrogation. Factors affecting testimony. Stages of interrogation.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the psychology of interrogation. Factors affecting testimony. Stages of interrogation.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the psychology of interrogation. Factors affecting testimony. Stages of interrogation.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the psychology of interrogation. Factors affecting testimony. Stages of interrogation.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological aspects of questioning victims and witnesses. Psychological aspects of questioning suspects (detained persons).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological aspects of questioning victims and witnesses. Psychological aspects of questioning suspects (detained persons).
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological aspects of questioning victims and witnesses. Psychological aspects of questioning suspects (detained persons).
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Negotiation with criminals.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Negotiation with criminals.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Negotiation with criminals.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Criteria and factors of communication. Verbal communication. Non-verbal communication. Conflicts, conflict resolution.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interaction and communication with special social groups. Public speech.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interaction and communication with special social groups. Public speech.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the psychology of interrogation. Factors affecting testimony. Stages of interrogation.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological aspects of questioning victims and witnesses. Psychological aspects of questioning suspects (detained persons).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Negotiation with criminals.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kriminālprocesa likums;
2.
Likums “Par policiju”;
3.
Valsts policijas 2014. gada 16.septembra iekšējie noteikumi Nr.36 „Valsts policijas ētikas kodekss”;
4.
Dubkēvičs L. Saskarsme audzēkņiem. Jumava, 2006.;
5.
Dubkēvičs L., Ķestere I. Saskarsme. Lietišķā etiķete. R., Jumava, 2002.;
6.
Eberhats G. Fēlavs Konflikti darbā. DE NOVO, 2005.;
7.
Kancāns V. Etiķete. Biznesa partneri, R., 2006.;
8.
Landmane, D., Rinkevics, A., Eināts, K. Policista rokasgrāmata darbā ar cietušajiem. Rīga: Valsts policija, 2013.;
9.
Omārova S. Cilvēks runā ar cilvēku. R, 1996.;
10.
Pikeringa P. Strīdi, nesaskaņas, konflikti, J.Rozes apgāds, 2000.;
11.
Pīzi A., B. Ķermeņa valoda. Jumava. R., 2006.;
12.
Prokofjeva N., Lietišķo sarunu māksla. Jumava, 2006.;
13.
Reņģe V. Psiholoģija. Savstarpējo attiecību psiholoģija. R., Zvaigzne ABC, 2000.;
14.
Reņģe V. Organizāciju psiholoģija. R., Kamene, 1999.;
15.
Smilgainis V. Liecinieku liecību psiholoģija. R., LU, 1995.;
16.
Utināns, A. Cilvēka psihe. Tās darbība, funkcionēšanas traucējumi un ārstēšanas iespējas. Rīga, Nacionālais apgāds, 2005.;
17.
Еникеев М.И. Юридическая психология. Питер, 2004.;
18.
Романов В.В. Юридическая психология. М., 1999.;
19.
Чуфаровский Ю.В. Юридическая психология. М., 2005.
Additional Reading
1.
Christie, N. (2000). Crime control as industry (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge. .
2.
Zimbardo, P. G. (2007). The Lucifer Effect. Understanding How Good People Turn Evil.
3.
Ефимов Е. Природа преступления. Часть I. Естественнонаучная теория преступления. Москва: Типо-Литография Ю.Венер – 1914
4.
Чубинский М. Очерки уголовной политики: понятие, история и основные проблемы уголовной политики как составного элемента уголовного права. Москва.: ИНФРА-М,-2008