PB32JB73 Communication training of assertiveness techniques

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Tomáš Novák (lecturer), Mgr. Lenka Hloušková, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Milan Pol, CSc.
Department of Educational Sciences – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Ivana Klusáková
Timetable
Tue 16:40–18:15 K22
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
The course is based on a division of human communication into positive and negative forms and students will be consequently introduced to theory and practice of assertive communication and to its practical implications. The focus is on non-confrontation “soft” assertive proceedings that reduce the risk of bitterness and conflicts in interpersonal relationships. Course Aims: students will be able to characterize assertive communication and to recognize situations and options for appropriate use of assertive techniques in practical life.
Syllabus
  • Course Outline: What is Assertive Behaviour? Weak Points of Assertivity, Passivity and Aggressiveness Assertive Techniques – Demand Enforcement Reaction to Criticism – Its Specific Use When Asking for Negative Aspects Silencing a Critic and Risks of this Type of Assertivity Confrontation versus Cooperation The Art of Saying No Asking a Favour Selective Ignorance of Negative Aspects Compliments
Literature
  • NOVÁK, Tomáš and Alžběta POKORNÁ. Asertivita jako lék v profesních a mezilidských vztazích. Vyd. 1. Praha: C.H. Beck, 2003, ix, 118. ISBN 807179354X. info
  • KUDLÁČKOVÁ, Yveta and Tomáš NOVÁK. Asertivní žena. 2., dopl. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2002, 120 s. ISBN 8024704536. info
Teaching methods
Seminars
Assessment methods
Exercises. Credit. Students must attend classes during the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021.
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