Perspectives on communication theories (5cr)
Code: XPUH0015-3003
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.12.2022
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.03.2023 - 31.05.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Language Centre
- Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
- Seats
- 1 - 10
- Teachers
- Teemu Kauppi
- Course
- XPUH0015
Evaluation scale
H-5
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.
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.