Interpersonal Communication
The course will focus on both the personal and Interpersonal aspects of communication within and across the particular social systems of which course participants are members.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) | Special Purpose | National University of Ireland | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time
Entry Requirements
Being at least 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application; A detailed application form prior to the closing date which will request applicants to present a 500 word statement outlining their reasons for wishing to register on the programme.
Further information
START DATE September 2023
VENUE
UCC Campus
Portlaoise
€2,500 per academic year [UCC]
€2,800 per academic year [Outreach Venue]
CLOSING DATE August 2023
Course Outline
Communication is the life-blood of any social system (family, health, social, religious, legal, community). Effective communication entails having an understanding of the dynamics of social systems and the types of communication that operate typically within them. The agent of communication is the self and, indeed, most communication is determined by how the individual communicates with self. The course will focus on both the personal and Interpersonal aspects of communication within and across the particular social systems of which course participants are members.
Aims/Objectives
To provide participants with a solid foundation in the theory and practice of personal and interpersonal communication
To introduce participants to the influence of the different social systems couple relationship, family, classroom, school, community, workplace, church, country on how individuals communicate
To build effective ways of listening and communicating in the relationship with self and others
To apply the mature communication developed to a variety of key social systems, particularly, the couple relationship, the family and the workplace.
Why Choose This Course
This course offers individuals from all walks of life the opportunity to examine their lives and further develop their potential.
At the end of the course you will be:
-Proficient in the theory and practice of personal and interpersonal communication
-Familiar with the influence of the different social systems – couple relationship, family, classroom, school, community, workplace, church and country – on how individuals communicate
-Skilled in effective listening and communicating in the relationship with self and others
-Adept in applying mature communication to a variety of key social systems, particularly, the couple relationship, the family and the workplace
The six modules for the course are:
Authentic Self Expression
Family Relationships
The Nature and Power of Emotions and Thought
The Nature of Communication
Holistic Approaches to Stress and Illness
Sexual Maturation
Course assessment is by continuous assessment
For Academic Queries and Course Content Queries please contact the Programme Coordinator Dr Tony Humphreys at tony@tonyhumphreys.ie.
If you require further assistance with your online application please contact the Programme Administrator Noreen Power at n.power@ucc.ie.