Social Skills Training Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021

Module name: Social Skills Training
Module code: SST
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021
Semester: summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The aim of the course "Social Skills Training" is to equip students with the competences of effective communication (verbal and non-verbal), which includes the ability to critically respond to arguments and to present one's own point of view in a factual manner while respecting different opinions. Students will work on ways to react to their own emotions, their expression. An important aspect will be preparing participants to work in a group.
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites.
Key reading:
(no information given)
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Is aware of his/her own emotions, has control over their expression and is able to influence the emotions of others. [SST_K_1]
 MS_1_K01 [3/5]
Is aware of the responsibility for actions taken in a team, is able to work effectively in a group. [SST_K_2]
 MS_1_K03 [4/5]
Is able to recognise different types of verbal and non-verbal messages. [SST_U_1]
 MS_1_U12 [3/5]
Has the linguistic competence to participate in social-communicative situations in a foreign language. [SST_U_2]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
He/she is able to reduce conflicts in the team and use them creatively, turning destructive conflict into constructive one. [SST_U_3]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5]
Knows the basic principles of social communication, with reference to communicative acts in general and interpersonal aspects. [SST_W_1]
 MS_1_W13 [3/5] MS_1_W16 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Credit [SST_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 SST_K_1 SST_K_2 SST_U_1 SST_U_2 SST_U_3 SST_W_1
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
laboratory classes [SST_fs_1]
Classes are conducted using the following methods: - moderated discussion, - explanatory description, - roundtable discussion, - the "brainstorming" method, - debates, - analysing and solving practical and theoretical problems.
 15
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - activity during classes, - preparation of oral presentations, - preparation for the completion of the course.
 35 Credit [SST_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)