Type of Credit: Elective
Credit(s)
Number of Students
The course takes an analytical and theoretical approach to the study of interpersonal and group communication, it will provide a survey of human elements in communication as an individual in various social contexts.
能力項目說明
The course takes an analytical and theoretical approach to the study of interpersonal and group communication, it will provide a survey of human elements in communication as an individual in various social contexts.
More specifically, the course seeks to achieve the following objectives:
(1) To introduce the students to the terms, concepts, issues, and approaches prevalent in the study of interpersonal and group communication;
(2) To increase the student's awareness of the multidimensional nature of interpersonal and group communication;
(3) To foster the understanding, critique, analysis, and integration of the major theory and research in interpersonal and group settings.
(4) To encourage the application of interpersonal theories in daily life situations so as to evaluate the validity and plausibility of these theories.
| 教學週次Course Week | 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week | 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type |
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週次 |
課程主題 |
課程內容與指定閱讀 |
教學活動與作業 |
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1 |
Introduction to Human Communication |
Wrench Ch.1, pps1 20 Trenholm/Jensen ch.2 |
Lecture |
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2 |
Overview of Interpersonal Communication |
Wrench Ch.2 |
Lecture |
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3 |
Relational Communication Theory |
Trenholm/Jensen ch.9 Wrench Ch11,p.370-375 |
Lecture |
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4 |
Communication with words |
Wrench Ch.4 |
Lecture |
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5 |
Communication without words |
Wrench Ch.5 Trenholm/Jensen ch.7 |
(Group assignment: Observational study 20%) |
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6 |
Building and maintaining relationships |
Wrench Ch.8 |
Lecture |
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7 |
Intimate relationship and relationship dissolution |
Knapp/Vangelisti, ch.2, |
Lecture |
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8 |
Oral presentation of 1stGroup assignment |
Lecture |
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9 |
Self/identity and communication |
Trenholm/Jensen Ch.5 Wrench Ch7 p225-228 |
(Assignment #2 Self conceptanalysis through communication15%) |
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10 |
Social cognition and communication |
Trenholm/Jensen Ch.3 |
Lecture |
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11 |
Conflict in interpersonal relationships |
Donohue/Kolt Ch.1 Wrench Ch.9 |
Lecture |
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12 |
Conflict Management and Resolution |
Donohue/Kolt Ch.8 |
Lecture |
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13 |
Friendship Relationship |
Wrench Ch.10 |
Lecture |
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14 |
Improving Skills of Talking and Listening |
Wrench Ch.7 |
Lecture |
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15 |
Interpersonal communication in Mediated Context |
Wrench Ch12 |
Lecture |
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16 |
Self-study week |
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Lecture |
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17 |
Self-study week |
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Lecture |
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18 |
Final paper presentation |
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Final paper presentation |
Grade allocations: In-class discussion 20% Final paper 35%
Assignments 35% Attendance 10%
Reading Materials:
1.Textbook
Interpersonal Communication ：A Mindful Approach to Relationships. Jason S.Wrench, N.M. Punyanunt-Carter, Katherine S. Thweatt. 2020, https://flic.kr/s/aHsmLojt6M
2. Course pack: contains chapters and articles from various sources, such as,
(A) Trenholm/Jensen(1992), Interpersonal Communication, (B) Knapp & Vangelisti (1992) Interpersonal Communication and Human Relations.
(C) Littlejohn/Foss (2005).Theories of Human Communication. (D) Donohue/Kolt (1992). Managing Interpersonal Conflict.
Please PURCHASE Course pack at No. 6 Zhinan Rd. sec.2 (指南路2段6號禾伸堂)