Interpersonal Communication

1. General Instructional Objectives (教育目標)

This course will help students understand interpersonal communication processes and become more effective and confident communicators. Each student will also strive to achieve her own personal communication goals.

2. Specific Behavioral Objectives (個別課題)

1. Gain confidence in interpersonal encounters.
2. Understand interpersonal processes.
3. Recognize nonverbal communication patterns.
4. Improve listening skills and show empathy.
5. Improve speaking and self-disclosure skills.
6. Recognize and cope with ethical dilemmas.

3. Learning Strategies (教育・学習の方法)

1. Each class will include a lecture and writing.
2. We will use KNDU e-mail and the Web.
3. I will prepare a weekly podcast (audio).
4. Students will send e-mail about the podcast.
5. Report: a 500-word case study in English.

Class Preparation

1. Read the class text.
2. Listen to the weekly podcast.
3. Send e-mail to the instructor.

4. Evaluation (評価方法)

Participation (attendance, writing, e-mail) 50%, Report 50%.

5. Schedule (授業予定)

1. Introduction
2. Changing your communication behavior
3. Active listening
4. Meeting people and socializing
5. Self-disclosure and trust
6. Nonverbal communication
7. Interpersonal communication technology
8. Conflict causes and styles
9. Conflict resolution strategies
10. Small group interaction
11. Personal beliefs and values
12. Ethics in interpersonal communication
13. Empathy and appreciation
14. Course review
15. Evaluation and feedback

6. Other Information (その他)

• See my Web pages for more information: http://www.notredame.ac.jp/~peterson/

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