Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social and Communication Psychology
Course Code
LSPA_090
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Psychology; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Agita Ābele
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To foster the professional competence of students by promoting the implementation of systematised and empirically justified content on basic matters of social and communication psychology, socio-psychological approach to personality research, formation, processes and expressions of personality communication skills.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prerequisites: general and developmental psychology; pedagogy
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Theoretical directions and scientific developments of social and communication psychology 2. Structure of communication, social perceptions, communication, manifestations of interaction and social impact factors 3. Phenomena of personality behaviour in groups, types of conflicts, their progress and resolution possibilities.
Individual work and tests
Assessment of social perception situations • Conflict resolution and discussion methods in the sports team/group. • Solo work with presentation: interactive aspect of contact in a sports workout or an hour of sport.
Skills
1.1. Able to explain and define current problems in the work of a sports teacher and able to purposefully plan and analyse their causes in the socio-psychological context. 2. Able to discuss communication and cooperation skills in the work of a sports specialist.
Individual work and tests
Analysis and presentation of one current problem in social psychology
Competences
1.1. Identifies and is able to work with socio-psychological problems by choosing appropriate manifestations of communication in the work of a sports specialist. 2. Analytically evaluates social phenomena of a group, the interaction between the social environment and a personality in the professional activity of a sports specialist.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Assessment of social perception situations |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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1. Evaluation of the social perception positions of two persons in 3 situations. Preferably with a video or a description of the situations. The evaluation shall be carried out in accordance with the analysis of perception mechanisms and barriers. |
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2.
Conflict resolution and discussion methods in the sports team/group. |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The evaluation of conflict resolution and discussion methods in a sports team/group shall be organised in the context of theoretical criteria, describing it by example. At least 3 conflict resolution methods or techniques in the context of different types of conflict |
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3.
Solo work with presentation: interactive aspect of contact in a sports workout or an hour of sport. |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Solo work with presentation: interactive aspect of contact in a sports workout or an hour of sport. Interactive influences are revealed on the lesson example. You can do the work in groups of 2-3 people with a presentation for 10 minutes. |
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Examination
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Examination |
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10 points
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Independent work; Examination. |
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2.
Analysis and presentation of one current problem in social psychology |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Analysis and presentation of one current problem in social psychology ’(preferably using additional literature and electronic databases, reference should be made to used literature supplemented by at least 2 scientific study descriptions on the subject). Presentation 5-10 min showing social spotlight with examples and assessment of the impact of communication and cooperation |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Nature and manifestations of communication; social perception, formation of first impression.
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Nature and manifestations of communication; social perception, formation of first impression.
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Nature and manifestations of communication; social perception, formation of first impression.
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Effective verbal communication and psychological barriers. Non-verbal informative-communicative aspect of communication, requirements for the communicator and listener;
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Effective verbal communication and psychological barriers. Non-verbal informative-communicative aspect of communication, requirements for the communicator and listener;
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Effective verbal communication and psychological barriers. Non-verbal informative-communicative aspect of communication, requirements for the communicator and listener;
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Interaction-communication as interactions. Transactional theory. Conflicts, their types, resolution possibilities;
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Interaction-communication as interactions. Transactional theory. Conflicts, their types, resolution possibilities;
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Interaction-communication as interactions. Transactional theory. Conflicts, their types, resolution possibilities;
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Techniques to influence people and protection mechanisms.
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Techniques to influence people and protection mechanisms.
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Techniques to influence people and protection mechanisms.
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Techniques to influence people and protection mechanisms.
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Understanding of the EU in social psychology, stereotypes and prejudice.
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Understanding of the EU in social psychology, stereotypes and prejudice.
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Understanding of the EU in social psychology, stereotypes and prejudice.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Social impact and its factors, phenomenon of personality behaviour within groups, individual and group, mass and crowd psychology.
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Social impact and its factors, phenomenon of personality behaviour within groups, individual and group, mass and crowd psychology.
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2
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Emotional intelligence as a vital construct in the 21st century.
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Emotional intelligence as a vital construct in the 21st century.
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2
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Intercultural psychology, social behaviour and intergroup contacts in culture.
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Intercultural psychology, social behaviour and intergroup contacts in culture.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Nature and manifestations of communication; social perception, formation of first impression.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Effective verbal communication and psychological barriers. Non-verbal informative-communicative aspect of communication, requirements for the communicator and listener;
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Interaction-communication as interactions. Transactional theory. Conflicts, their types, resolution possibilities;
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Interaction-communication as interactions. Transactional theory. Conflicts, their types, resolution possibilities;
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Techniques to influence people and protection mechanisms.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Understanding of the EU in social psychology, stereotypes and prejudice.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Understanding of the EU in social psychology, stereotypes and prejudice.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Social impact and its factors, phenomenon of personality behaviour within groups, individual and group, mass and crowd psychology.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Social impact and its factors, phenomenon of personality behaviour within groups, individual and group, mass and crowd psychology.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Emotional intelligence as a vital construct in the 21st century.
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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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Other
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2
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Intercultural psychology, social behaviour and intergroup contacts in culture.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Omārova S. (2009). Cilvēks runā ar cilvēku. Rīga: Kamene (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Omārova S. (2006). Cilvēks dzīvo grupā. Rīga: Kamene (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Pīzs A. (2014). Ķermeņa valoda: kā atminēt sarunbiedra domas pēc viņa stājas un kustībām. Rīga
4.
Myers, D., Twenge, J. (2021). Social Psychology. 483, NYSuitable for English stream
5.
Ļevina, J., Škuškovnika, D., Enģele, I. (2015). Indivīds, grupa un sabiedrība. Kolektīvajā monogrāfijā Psiholoģija (2). Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
6.
Seiler W. J. (2017). Communication: making connections. Allyn & BaconSuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Leiendekers A. (2016). Konfliktu vadība. SIA J.L.V.
2.
Kozlovs N. (2008). Saskarsmes māksla. Rīga: Jumava
3.
Berns E. (2002). Spēles ko spēlē cilvēki. Rīga: Birojs
4.
Dragūns, J., Mārtinsone, K. (2015). Psiholoģija un kultūra. Kolektīvajā monogrāfijā Psiholoģija (2). Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
5.
Reņģe V. (2004). Psiholoģija: savstarpējo attiecību psiholoģija
6.
Goulmens, D. (2019). Tava emocionālā Inteliģence.
7.
Svence, G. (2009). Pozitīvā psiholoģija. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
8.
Enkelmans, N.B. (2008). Harisma. Rīga: Madris