Perspectives on communication theories (5cr)
Code: XPUH0015-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 08.08.2023 - 28.08.2023
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
- Seats
- 1 - 20
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Objective
The course enables the students
1. to understand perspectives on interaction in human behavior.
2. to advance their knowledge of theoretical approaches to communication and interaction
3. to develop their communication competence as part of their expertise
4. to support research by utilising theories of communication.
Execution methods
Literature exam
Content
The central theories of human interaction, interpersonal communication, group communication, persuasion, and public rhetoric.
Materials
Literature:
1. Braithwaite, D. O. & Schrodt, P. (Eds.) (2015). Engaging theories in interpersonal communication. (2nd Eds.). SAGE.
2. Griffin, E., Ledbetter, A., & Sparks, G. (2014). A First look at communication theory (9th Eds.). McGraw Hill Education. E-book.
3. A book assigned by the teacher.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass/fail, grading 1–5
Qualifications
It is recommended that prior to this course you have completed a basic level course in academic communication.