BHS2390

People Skills (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Maurie Hasen

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: An overview of various forms of communication skills including individual, group and systems approaches. An exploration of interviewing approaches for data collection, assessment, problem solving and helping. Responsibility, listening, confrontation, assertion and empathy. Individual and group processes. Facilitation and exploration of personal and group issues.

Assessment: Insight journal (1500 words): 25% + Individual journal of groupwork (1500 words): 25% + Essay (2500 words): 50%

Contact Hours: Lecture (1 hour), tutorial (1 hour)

Prerequisites: Any of GSC1711, GSC1712, BHS1320, BHS1340, PSY1011, PSY1022 or equivalent

Prohibitions: BHS3390