| Teachers | TSUMURA Kenta | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade, Semester | Year 1 2nd semest [General Basic Subjects] | |
| Category | General Basic Subjects | |
| Elective, Credits | Elective 2credit | |
| Syllabus Number | 0G101 | |
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.
1. To be able to see daily relationships objectively from the perspective of communication theory
2. Improve communication skills through learning communication theory
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%
| Kind | Title | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textbook | No textbook is required. | ||
| References | 『日本語とコミュニケーション』 | 滝浦真人・大橋理枝 (2015) | 放送大学教育振興会 (ISBN: 978-4595315435) |
| References | 『コミュニケーション力』 | 齋藤孝 (2004) | 岩波書店 (ISBN: 978-4004309154) |
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.
This course uses LMS.
The majority of exercises and activities of this course will be conducted in group-work.
Students are expected to attend group-work actively.
| 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 |
