SOWK201-19S2 (C) Semester Two 2019

Communication in the Human Services

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 15 July 2019
End Date: Sunday, 10 November 2019
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 26 July 2019
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 27 September 2019

Description

This course provides foundation knowledge and skills in interpersonal communication. The context of human communication is considered in terms of the impact of gender, class and culture and how these elements mediate social relationships. The focus of the course is on enhancing communication effectiveness in different organisational contexts. An introduction to korero Maori is integral to the course in terms of the New Zealand context.

The purpose of SOWK201/HSRV201 is to provide a foundation of generic communications skills necessary for practice in social work and the human services. Consideration will be given to theoretical and contextual frameworks that impact on communication in the human services. Emphasis will be placed on cross-cultural communication and tikanga Maori. The course contributes to development of skills necessary for SOWK304 and SOWK308 in the BSW. In addition, this course constitutes part of the foundation for the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Major in Maori and Indigenous Health).

Learning Goals:
1.  An introduction to various theories of communication with an emphasis on non-verbal messages
2.  To appreciate cross-cultural differences in communication
3.  To have an introduction to Te Reo Maori and various key concepts in tikanga Maori
4.  To increase confidence in communication skills and working in group settings
5.  To develop confidence in oral presentation skills

Learning Outcomes

1. An understanding of theories about communication related to a number of societal contexts.
2. An understanding of a variety of perspectives that influence interpersonalcommunication.
3. An increased ability to communicate with confidence in group and class situations.
4. Increased knowledge and competence to contribute to Maori and indigenous practice
   frameworks in a health context.
5. Greater awareness of cross-cultural issues in communication.
6. Familiarisation and practice with a variety of modes of communication.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award

Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.

Engaged with the community

Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.

Globally aware

Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.

Prerequisites

30 points from HSRV101, HSRV102, HSRV103, HSRV104, SOWK101, SOWK102 and SOWK104. Students without this prerequisite but with at least 60 points in appropriate courses may enter the course with the permission of the Programme Coordinator.

Restrictions

Equivalent Courses

Course Coordinator

Cindy Zeiher

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Website evaluations 23 Aug 2019 25% 2,000 words
Narrated PowerPoint 20 Sep 2019 25% 15 minutes
Tutorial attendance and participation 10% Will be marked off weekly
Take Home Test 18 Oct 2019 40% 2,000 words Will be live at 9 a.m. on 14th October 2019


There is one essay required for this paper and one group presentation.

Essay One 40%    
Presentation in pairs 40%    
Group participation 20%  
A reflective journal will be submitted at the end of the course where students are encouraged to critically analyse their communication experience. Lecturers may set special exercises that will form part of the journal.
         
The different weightings serve three purposes:
1. To allow students to explore and research theoretical aspects of communication.
2. To facilitate the development of presentation skills.
3. To reinforce the importance of group process in facilitating the development of communication skills.

Notes

The administrator for the Human Services and Social Work Department is Denise Forbes and she can be located in room 310 in the Psychology/Geography Link Building.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $761.00

International fee $3,188.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .

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