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On Human Relationship

 TSUMURA　Kenta
  Elective  2 credits
【Regional Economics･2nd semester】
19-1-0731-4746

１．
Outline
　The aim of this course is to create foundation of smooth communication and human relationships through learning communication theory and the way to understand human relations.
　First, this course overviews the essence and structure of communication and theories of verbal and non-verbal communication. Second, we learn how to understand interpersonal relations and to form consensus.

　This course is related to the educational goals 2 and 3 of General Basic Subjects.
２．
Objectives
1. To be able to see daily relationships objectively from the perspective of communication theory
2. Improve communication skills through learning communication theory
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Grading Policy
Your overall grade in this class will be decided based on the following:
　- learning portfolio: 40%
　- worksheets of group-work: 40%
　- attitudes in group-work: 20%
４．
Textbook and Reference
No textbook is required.

Reference:
　滝浦真人・大橋理枝 (2015)『日本語とコミュニケーション』放送大学教育振興会 (ISBN: 978-4595315435)
　齋藤孝 (2004)『コミュニケーション力』岩波書店 (ISBN: 978-4004309154)
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Requirements (Assignments)
　For the first class, recall your past troubles in interpersonal relationships or communications, and write them down in your note.

　After each class, review the class and summarize your achievement in learning portfolio.
　Read over the returned learning portfolio and relate your learning to everyday life or your human relations.
６．
Note
　The majority of exercises and activities of this course will be conducted in group-work.
　Students are expected to attend group-work actively.
７．
Schedule
１. introduction
２. structure and essence of communication
３. verbal communication 1 - how to instruct
４. verbal communication 2 - correct instruction
５. non-verbal communication 1 - attitudes of audience
６. non-verbal communication 2 - rolls of audience
７. facilitation skill 1 - leadership in discussion
８. facilitation skill 2 - how to encourage discussion
９. assertive communication 1 - how to assert your thoughts and feelings
10. assertive communication 2 - assertion with respect for self and others
11. how to understand human relationships 1 - essence for understanding others
12. how to understand human relationships 2 - perspectives for understanding others
13. conflict and consensus 1 - consensus in group decision making
14. conflict and consensus 2 - for "good" group decision making
15. overall summary
１．
Outline
　The aim of this course is to create foundation of smooth communication and human relationships through learning communication theory and the way to understand human relations.
　First, this course overviews the essence and structure of communication and theories of verbal and non-verbal communication. Second, we learn how to understand interpersonal relations and to form consensus.

　This course is related to the educational goals 2 and 3 of General Basic Subjects.
２．
Objectives
1. To be able to see daily relationships objectively from the perspective of communication theory
2. Improve communication skills through learning communication theory
３．
Grading Policy
Your overall grade in this class will be decided based on the following:
　- learning portfolio: 40%
　- worksheets of group-work: 40%
　- attitudes in group-work: 20%
４．
Textbook and Reference
No textbook is required.

Reference:
　滝浦真人・大橋理枝 (2015)『日本語とコミュニケーション』放送大学教育振興会 (ISBN: 978-4595315435)
　齋藤孝 (2004)『コミュニケーション力』岩波書店 (ISBN: 978-4004309154)
５．
Requirements (Assignments)
　For the first class, recall your past troubles in interpersonal relationships or communications, and write them down in your note.

　After each class, review the class and summarize your achievement in learning portfolio.
　Read over the returned learning portfolio and relate your learning to everyday life or your human relations.
６．
Note
　The majority of exercises and activities of this course will be conducted in group-work.
　Students are expected to attend group-work actively.
７．
Schedule
１. introduction
２. structure and essence of communication
３. verbal communication 1 - how to instruct
４. verbal communication 2 - correct instruction
５. non-verbal communication 1 - attitudes of audience
６. non-verbal communication 2 - rolls of audience
７. facilitation skill 1 - leadership in discussion
８. facilitation skill 2 - how to encourage discussion
９. assertive communication 1 - how to assert your thoughts and feelings
10. assertive communication 2 - assertion with respect for self and others
11. how to understand human relationships 1 - essence for understanding others
12. how to understand human relationships 2 - perspectives for understanding others
13. conflict and consensus 1 - consensus in group decision making
14. conflict and consensus 2 - for "good" group decision making
15. overall summary