SEPS1001 Intercultural Interaction Skills (3 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

This is both a theoretical and applied module, which is focused on the knowledge and skills required for specialists to work effectively with individual performers, groups and teams. Practices of SEL skills which include basic counselling skills, such as active listening, clear expression of feelings, beliefs and thoughts using I-messages, problem-solving skills, group skills, conflict resolution skills, and taking responsibility; understanding cultural differences and intercultural communication skills.

Completion methods

Lectures (15 hours) and exercises (15 hours). Individual assignments. Active participation in the lectures and exercises. Assignments and self-evaluation.

Assessment details

Participation in the lectures and exercises (50 %), learning log (30 %), assignments (20 %).

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, student is able to
- categorize the key psychological principles and practices associated with social and emotional learning (SEL) at individual and at group level in the sport and exercise context
- have basic SEL skills
- reflect diversity in general and
- interact in diverse contexts and situations.

Additional information

1st year autumn semester

Study materials

Lintunen, T., & Gould, D. 2014. Developing Social and Emotional Skills. In: A. Papaioannou and D. Hackfort (Eds.) Routledge Companion to Sport and Exercise Psychology. Global perspectives and Fundamental Concepts. London: Routledge, pp 621-635.

Durlak, J.A., Domitrovich, C.E., Weissberg, R.P., & Gulotta. T.P. (Eds.). 2015. Handbook of social and emotional learning. Research and practice. New York: The Guildford Press.

Completion methods

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Teaching (3 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
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