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Study Course Description

Interpersonal Communication and Internal Communication

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
KSK_275
Branch of Science
Library Science; Media and communications
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Communication Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts

Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv

About Study Course

Objective

Enhance understanding of interpersonal and internal communication.

Preliminary Knowledge

Not required.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Student understands the nature of interpersonal communication and internal communication, analyses factors of interpersonal and internal communication.

Skills

1.Uses social skills in practice and applies professional communication skills in cooperation with a client and colleagues; distinguishes between effective and ineffective listening; uses interpersonal conflict or internal conflict resolution strategies when dealing with conflicts. Systematically selects and critically analyses the available literature and information that can be used to improve their competences and further professional development.

Competences

1.Students apply knowledge and skills in their professional activity, working independently or in a multi-professional team; are able to use theoretical concepts when analysing a specific interpersonal communication case. In their professional work analyse interpersonal communication based on theoretical concepts and develop appropriate recommendations for improving internal and interpersonal communication in accordance with conflict resolution strategies while working independently or in a multi-disciplinary team.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Systematic, independent analysis of indicated literature, analysis of 1 interpersonal communication/ conflict situation, presentation of independent work reflected in individual and group works. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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1) participation in at least 75% of classes; 2) timely submitted assignment – a case analysis; 3) defended assignment; 4) passed examination.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Interpersonal communication levels.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Perception of interpersonal communication.
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Interpersonal interaction.
  1. Lecture

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Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Types of interpersonal conflicts and resolution strategies.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
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Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific character of internal communication.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Internal conflicts and resolution strategies.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific character of interpersonal communication in healthcare environment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific character of interpersonal communication in healthcare environment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific character of interpersonal communication in healthcare environment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific character of interpersonal communication in healthcare environment.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Internal communication.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Internal communication.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Psiholoģija. 2.daļa Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A. (Red.). R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 2015.

2.

Omārova S. Cilvēks runā ar cilvēku. R., Kamene, 1996.

3.

Saskarsme audzēkņiem. R.Jumava, 1999.

4.

Garleja R., Vidnere M. Psiholoģijas un sociālās uzvedības aspekti ekonomikā. R.: RaKa, 2000.

5.

Ezera I., Graudiņa I., Dreiberga S. Lietišķā komunikācija. R.: Kamene, 2000.

6.

Pikeringa P. Strīdi, nesaskaņas, konflikti. R.: Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2000.

7.

Pļavniece M., Škuškovnika D. Sociālā psiholoģija pedagogiem. R: ”RaKa”, 2002.

8.

Forvarda S., Frēzere D. Emocionālā šantāža. R.: Kontinents, 1999.

9.

Reņģe V. Sociālā psiholoģija. R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 2002.

10.

Smith L., Mounter P. Effective Internal Communication/2nd ed.// CIPR, Kogan Page, 2008 pp. 9-24.

11.

Yeomans, L., FitzPatrick L. Internal Communication (Chapter 15, Exploring Public Relations, 4th ed., 2017), 1 – 8 lpp.

12.

Engaging Employees through Internal communication. Public Relations Review, Volume 43, Issue 5, December 2017.

13.

Wright M., Gower Handbook of Internal Communication. 2nd ed. Gower Publishing, 2009.

Additional Reading

1.

Kupčs J. Saskarsmes būtība. R.: Zvaigzne ABC, 1997.

2.

Bensaīda K. Mīli sevi, tad dzīve tevi mīlēs. R.: Preses nams, 1996.

3.

Вердербер Р., Вердербер Р. Психология общения. СПб.: Прайм-ЕВРОЗНАК, 2003.

4.

Džeimsa M., Džongvorda D. Dzimis lai uzvarētu. R.: Elpa, 1995.

5.

Zāle V. Psihotriki. Blefošana. Manipulācijas. R.: Kopsolī, 1997.

6.

Omārova S. Cilvēks dzīvo grupā. R.: Kamene, 1996. – 136.-141.lpp.

7.

Reņģe V. Organizāciju psiholoģija. R.: Kamene, 1999. – 85.-96.lpp.

8.

Гришина Н. Психология конфликта. СПб.: Изд-во ПИТЕР, 2002. – с.88-101., 113-125.

9.

Скотт Д.Г. Способы разрешения конфликтов. Киев: 1991. – с.182-199.

10.

England, Carole. Communication skills for midwives : challenges in everyday practice / Carole England and Ransolina Morgan. Maidenhead : McGraw Hill/Open University Press, 2012.

11.

Best Practices for Effective Internal Communications. Forbes.com, August12th, 2016.

12.

Frandsen F., Johansen W., The Study of Internal Crisis Communication: Towards an Integrative Framework, July 2011.

Other Information Sources

1.

Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Communication

3.

The official journal of the Central States Communication Association (CSCA)