Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.5 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Fortnightly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to the theories and research pertaining to written and verbal communication skills required by psychologists in professional practice. These skills are applicable in industry, government and community settings. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the basic skills required to communicate in the written and verbal form. An understanding of the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication in professional practice. A basic knowledge of how groups are formed and operate. An understanding of critical thinking skills. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Australian Psychological Society, (1997), Code of Ethics. Victoria, APS [ www.aps.psychsociety.com.au ] Smith J.A., (1995), Semi-Structured Interviewing and Qualitative Analysis. In Smith J.A., Harre R., and Van Langenhove L., (Eds.), Rethinking Methods in Psychology, (pp9-26), London, Sage Publications. Kvale S., (1996), Interviews - An Introduction To Qualitative Research Interviewing, Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications. Syme G.J. and Bishop B.B., (1993), Public Psychology - Planning a Role for Psychology, Australian Psychologist, 28, 45-51. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 60%. Interview Assignment 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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