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AHS322: Advanced Communication Skills
| Module Title | Advanced Communication Skills |
|---|---|
| Module Code | AHS322 |
| Module Tutor | |
| School | Institute of Education and Public Services |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | HH202 or equivalent |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module enables participants to critically appraise and develop their own interpersonal skills in communicating in a range of professional contexts through the analysis and synthesis and critical evaluation of key theories and models of communication. |
| Indicative Syllabus | A revision of theories of communication; An evaluation of applications and appropriateness of theoretical models across cultures and professional contexts; Reflective practice and self assessment; Critical evaluation of own and others' use of power in relation to service delivery. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module students should be able to: a) Critically appraise a range of key theories and models of interpersonal communication with reference to own practice and context. b) Critically reflect on the utilisation of effective and appropriate communication strategies. c) Apply and evaluate principles of effective communication appropriate to a range of social contexts e.g. interpersonal, family or group, or organisation. d) Critically evaluate mechanisms to empower patients, clients and their carers to influence and use available services to the full, and to participate in decisions concerning their care. e) Critically analyse ideological and professional barriers to empowering models of communication and propose strategies for development and change ii. Skills There will be an emphasis on the development of skills in: |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff student contact circa 20% (to include: lectures, seminars, tutorials, groupwork) Student independent study circa 80% (to include: preparing video-recorded communication task, groupwork analysis of communication strategy)
May also include a blended learning approach through technological assisted delivery |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Standard: 3000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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