Learning Outcomes:
1 Advance communication skills through theoretical, practical and experiential sessions. 2 Acquire advanced skills in interpersonal and intrapersonal learning and relating.
Communication Theory Part I (MDCS40570)
- Subject:
- Medicine Clinical Science
- College:
- Health & Agricultural Sciences
- School:
- Medicine
- Level:
- 4 (Masters)
- Credits:
- 3
- Module Coordinator:
- Dr Barry O'Donnell
- Credit Split by Trimester:
- Autumn 1
Spring 1.5 - Trimester:
- 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
- Mode of Delivery:
- On Campus
- Internship Module:
- No
Curricular information is subject to change.
The aim is to develop and extend the student's understanding and awareness of group phenomena and communication levels in small, median and large groups. Differing group processes as outlined by Foulkes , Kreeger, and De Mare are examined. the phenomena of group regression and projection will be explored and experienced and particular attention will be paid to levels of communication with special focus on the primordial level experienced in dream narrative, metaphor and poetry. The development of " Koinonia" or impersonal fellowship will be analysed within the median and large group frameworks.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Small Group | 8 |
| Conversation Class | 1 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 24 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 17 |
| Total | 50 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
peer and group work; critical writing; reflective learning; in-class discussion case-based learning; student presentationsRequirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:a knowledge of group work acquired either at postgraduate level or as informed by professional clinical experience and/or other prior learning
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Students are invited to contact the MSc Co-ordinator following receipt of grades to learn from their work
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ms Karen O'Shea | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Mr Michael Price | Tutor |