KVVS1010 Conflict and Intergroup Communication (5 op)

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Opinnon taso:
Syventävät opinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Kieli- ja viestintätieteiden laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Kuvaus

Sisältö

This course introduces the participants to intergroup processes and theories that explain the extent to which social interaction and attitude is influenced by group membership and identity. In addition, this course deals with the relationships between conflict and communication, specifically intergroup and intercultural communication.

Suoritustavat

Lectures, group work, individual written assignment.

Arviointiperusteet

Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. An 80% attendance requirement is applied.

Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing the course the student will be able to
- understand intergroup communication as a field of study
- understand the concepts of social identity and self-categorization in intergroup relations
- know relevant intergroup theories and processes and how they relate to conflict
- apply intergroup theories to analyzing societal conflicts and everyday interaction
- critically reflect on common conceptualizations of intergroup diversity in society.

Kirjallisuus

  • Giles, H. (Ed.). (2012). The handbook of intergroup communication. New York: Routledge.
  • Selected articles and book chapters
  • Oetzel, J. G., & Ting-Toomey, S. (2013). The SAGE handbook of conflict communication: Integrating theory, research, and practice (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Suoritustavat

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Osallistuminen opetukseen (5 op)

Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti

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