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[INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS, DR VICKY TAN]
西南财经大学
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
Sichuan, China
Course on Interpersonal Effectiveness
Summer 2010
Instructor: Dr Vicky TAN
E-mail: vickytan001@unisim.edu.sg
COURSE OBJECTIVE
This course provides a broad foundation for the study of interpersonal interaction and factors
that contribute to interpersonal effectiveness. A wide range of topics will be examined.
One aim of this course is to introduce students to the theories and research of specific topics
related to interpersonal relationships. A second aim is to help students appreciate how these
theories and findings are applicable towards interpersonal effectiveness.
LECTURES
The lectures will provide an introductory overview for each of the topics. Theoretical
perspectives and major research findings and their implications may be presented. Students
are urged to read the material and other supplementary reading for detailed information on
each of the topics.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday: 1400 -1800 hrs. (4 hours)
1:
Session 1
1. The Study of Interpersonal Effectiveness
2. The Development of the Self
2:
Session 2
3. Culture and Self
4. Theoretical Perspectives
3:
Session 3
5. Social Influence
6. Tactics and Applications
4:
Session 4
7. Communication and Persuasion
8. Communication Skills and Issues
5:
Session 5
9. Interpersonal Relationships (1)
10. Friendship, Love and Marriage
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6:
Session 6
11. Interpersonal Relationships (2)
7:
Session 7
9.
8:
Session 8
10. Interpersonal Effectiveness & Health
Groups and Individuals
Small Group Discussion SCHEDULE
Tuesday & Thursday: 1830 - 2105 hrs. (3 hours)
Session
1:
Theoretical Perspectives and Issues
2:
Culture and the Self
3:
Social Influence
4:
Quiz; Small Group Presentations
Small Group Presentations
1.
Students will have the opportunity to work in small groups of 3 - 6 (depending
on class size but no more than 6 per group).
Group composition and choice of topics will be finalized in class.
2.
Task:
The group’s objective is to host a class presentation. The presentation is to be
scheduled as a class discussion session. Each group’s presentation will take
about 45 minutes. This presentation should include a 10 – 15 minute open
“Question & Answer” session to allow for audience participation on your topic.
The group will facilitate the class discussion.
These presentations will take place during the scheduled seminar session.
The group will decide on how to work on the presentation/s, allocation of tasks
and the nature of the final presentation. Groups are encouraged to engage
different styles/manner of presentation, as creatively as is feasible for each
session, e.g. use of skits, drama, games, videos, etc.
Each group will research on the topic; gather all the necessary information,
materials. The reference source will be the text and any selected readings
related to the topic sourced through review of the literature, online searches.
Each group is to prepare a handout with an outline of the topic and a
reference list for the audience.
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Topic:
The selected topics will be circulated during the first class session.
4.
Feedback:
The audience will also participate in providing feedback on the presentations.
The feedback will serve as a direct communication on how the class benefits
from the group’s presentation. Further information on this will be available
during the first class session.
5.
Grade - Each group may decide on one the following options:
a. All members within each group will receive the same grade, awarded by Dr
Tan.
b. Group members may decide to rank members according to work put in,
resulting in differential grades for members – criteria for ranking must agreed
upon by the group.
READINGS
Course Text and Material:
To be confirmed.
COURSE GRADE ASSIGNMENT
Students will be assigned grades based on their class performance in the following:
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2.
3.
4.
Attendance and class participation (10% of course grade).
Participation in a group presentation on a scheduled topic (30% of course grade).
Quiz (20% of course grade).
Course Paper on a selected topic (40% of course grade).
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