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Interpersonal Communication

Dorina Virtan. Interpersonal Communication. Long-distance Course. State Pedagogical University «Ion Creanga» 2002. Presentation of the Course. Course Description Course Objectives Prospective Students Course Requirements Readings Thematic Plan Lesson Structure Final Thoughts

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Interpersonal Communication

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  1. Dorina Virtan Interpersonal Communication Long-distance Course State Pedagogical University «Ion Creanga» 2002

  2. Presentation of the Course • Course Description • Course Objectives • Prospective Students • Course Requirements • Readings • Thematic Plan • Lesson Structure • Final Thoughts • About the Author

  3. Course Description and Aimadapted from M.Keeley • Communicating with others is an activity we all practice. However, there are many times when communication creates feelings of dissatisfaction, confusion, or other unexpected outcomes. The aim of this course is to better understand the nature of interpersonal communication situations, and thus improve the way we manage them.

  4. Course Objectives (1)adapted from M.Keeley • To identify, distinguish and compare different types of communication • To relate the analysis of the first objective to the student’s own experiences • To practice and improve different types of communication • To identify and apply different theoretical perspectives to student’s own life • To explore the role of culture on communication.

  5. Course Objectives (2)adapted from M.Keeley • To become aware of the impact of the «self» in interpersonal communication • To understand that relationships and communication occur between jointly created interactions. • To recognise the impact and functions of language in interpersonal relationships. • To highlight the dynamic and interactive elements of nonverbal communication and its role in interpersonal relationships. • To identify and examine relationships.

  6. Prospective Students • Youth who can not afford to attend a regular courses • Young adults who want to enhance their career skills • Mid-aged proffessionals who need to refine their knowledge

  7. Course Requirements • Completion of assigned readings • Participation in discussion forum and chat based on assigned readings • Journals • Quizzes • Exams

  8. Readings (1) • Wood, J.T. (1999) Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters (2nd ed.) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company

  9. Readings (2) • Braithwaite, D.O. & Wood, J.T. (2000) Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters (2nd ed.) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company

  10. Thematic Plan • Interpersonal Communication • Concept of Self in Communication • Perception, Selectivity, Stereotyping • Verbal Communication • Nonverbal Communiation • Listening • Emotions • Relationships • Conflict • Friendship • Romantic Relationships

  11. Lesson Structure • Material prepared by Tutor • Additional links from WWW • Tests and quizzes You may see the course structure on http://tkf-2.ntu/IREX/u9

  12. Final Thoughts • Interpersonal Communiation is about choice. Some of the choices include but are not limited to the decision to self-disclose or not; to listen actively or simply «hear» the messge; to avoid a conflict at any cost or to participate in a constructive conflict; to be emphatic, open, and honest with others or not. • This course is about increasing understanding of all the choices that are available AND increasing the ability to refine old behaviors to become more successful communicators. Do you control your communication or do your communication patterns control you?

  13. About the Author • State Pedagogical University «Ion Creanga», Chisinau Republic of Moldova • Dorina D. Virtan «Foreign Languages» department Major «English and Computer Science»

  14. Special Thanks to: • IREX • IATP regional offices • Winter School of Distance Learning • Kuharenko, V.N. • All my friends who offer me constant support, encouragement, and prayers

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