IHMS-110 - Fundamentals to Interpersonal Communication - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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Self-awareness is foundational to the development of competent Indigenous Human Service Workers. The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities of self-development by furthering self-knowledge and the development of self-reflection skills. Topics include the values and ethics of helping, relationship building, interpersonal and intercultural communication, interpersonal conflict and teamwork.
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Part of the:BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Indigenous Human Services Certificate - Certificate Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : Program admission or permission of the program coordinator
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments: 50-70%, final 30-50%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- increase personal awareness, self-understanding and effective interpersonal communication by examining motivations, emotions, values, attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, learning styles, self-concept, how we affect others and how others affect us;
- explore relevant concepts and major theories associated with the study of interpersonal communication with diverse groups of people;
- develop and demonstrate basic communication skills that can be used in interpersonal communication;
- know basic knowledge about group functioning and be able to identify roles within groups; and
- develop an awareness of the function of anger in assertiveness and conflict resolution individually and in a group process.
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Text and Materials:
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Fujishan, R. (2012). Natural Bridges: A guide to interpersonal communication. Toronto, ON: Pearson Education, Inc.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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