Group Processes Focusing Conflicts, 7.5 credits

Grupprocesser med inriktning mot konflikthantering, 7.5 hp

911G05

Main field of study

Education

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Single subject course

Examiner

Andrzej Szklarski

Director of studies or equivalent

Elisabeth Ahlstrand
Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Weeks Language Campus ECV
Single subject course (One-quarter-time, Evening-time) Autumn 2015 201534-201603 Swedish Linköping

Main field of study

Education

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Entry requirements

At least 30 HE credits approved in a behavioural science subject, or at least two completed semesters in the teacher education or another behavioural science education.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should have:

* Acquired knowledge and developed understanding of conflicts and conflict management, and specifically be able to:
- define and illustrate the phenomenon of conflict
- distinguish features of destructive and constructive conflict management
- identify and define different strategies or styles of conflict management

* Acquired abilities concerning conflicts and conflict management, and specifically be able to:
- recognise different management strategies and assess their efficiency on the basis of real conflicts
- design own and review others' suggestions for conflict management, both as part of the conflict and as a third party
- by means of relevant conceptual framework communicate information and ideas concerning conflicts and conflict management, orally and in writing

Course content

Theoretical and practical models of explanation concerning the prevention, origin, development and management of conflicts. Concerning conflict management, the methodical approach with focus on conflict management strategies, non-violent communication and mediation is emphasised.

Teaching and working methods

Lectures, Group work: preparations of the starting-points of the exercise in the form of real conflicts are part of the student's efforts; Literature seminar: studies of and reflection on specified literature are part of the student's efforts

Examination

The course is examined through an individual written take-home examination. The course is also examined continuously through active participation in group work.

Examination 7.5 HE credits

Grades

Three-grade scale, U, G, VG

Other information

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Department

Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

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