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Communication Psychology

Subject
Subject code HKE050
Subject name Communication Psychology
Credit points 1 CP
Grading method Grade prelim
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2004 LI
Study year 2
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Optional
Subject loads
Lecture 4
Practice 4
Other 6
General description
Communication as art. On the way to the service society. Concept, essence and quality of service. Product presentation. Personality, skills, attitudes, motivation of a future employee. Cooperation. Person perception and factors that have an impact on it. Self-esteem and positive self-image. Different customer types. Concept, essence and techniques of communication. Communication stages. Communication levels. Active listening. Questioning and answering questions. Conflicts. Resolving conflicts. Main concepts of group behaviour. Group development. Social role and improving skills in relation with professional work.
General aim
The objective of the course is to provide knowledge and practical experience about communication and service that the student needs in the future professional activities.
Aim
The student:
- has knowledge and experience in communication psychology;
- can communicate positive initial impression and start as well as finish a communication
process;
- knows how to use verbal and nonverbal means of communication;
- has an overview of different questioning and listening techniques;
- is able to form and lead teamwork;
- has knowledge about the principles of customer-centred service;
- can see problems from the "winner-winner" position.
Form description
Lectures, guided conversations, discussions, various group works. Photo and video analysis.
Literature
Kidron, A. 2004. Suhtlemine. Tallinn: Mondo.
Klienditeenindus valguses ja varjus. 2005. Tallinn: Äripäeva Kirjastus.
Lehtsaar, T. 2008. Suhtlemiskonflikti psühholooogia. TÜ Kirjastus.
Matthew, M. jt. 2001. Suhtlemisoskused. Tallinn: Väike Vanker.
Sameli, E. 2005. Suhtlemine keskastmejuhi proovikivi. Tallinn: Äripäeva Kirjastus.
Trell, E. 2006. Suhtlemispsühholoogia 1. Tallinn: Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool.
Õppejõu materjalid.
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