12914 - Communication Psychology (1)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course the student: learns the basic knowledges and rules concerning communicative competence both in verbal and nonverbal systems; knows social aspects of communication in the realms of clothing and fashion; acquires some communicative tools and skills concerning emotional regulation in clinical and art therapies settings; obtains the basic knowledge concerning how communication can be appropriate and efficient; understands how some psychological tecniques such as clinical and survey interview are taken into consideration in the scientific study of psychology of communication.

Course contents

The course will deal with two subject matters, i.e., theoretical aspects (e.g., non-verbal communication) and applied aspects (e.g., communication and health promotion) of psychology of communication.

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

 

Readings/Bibliography

Lotto L, Rumiati R. (a cura di) (2013). Introduzione alla psicologia della comunicazione. Seconda edizione. Bologna: il Mulino.

Teaching methods

Traditional lectures, PowerPoint presentations, and seminars by experts.

Assessment methods

- The learning will be assessed through a written examination with a duration of 60 minutes. Three open-ended questions will be asked, aimed to verify the learning outcomes.

- Each answer will receive a score ranging between 0 and 5, based on the following criteria:

• 0: answer not given or completely wrong.
• 1-2: answer characterized by the presence of both correct and wrong parts, poor completeness, explanatory clarity, ability of critical re-elaboration of learned material and ability to establish connections between the different course contents.
• 3-4: correct answer, characterized by sufficient/good completeness, explanatory clarity, ability of critical re-elaboration of learned material and ability to establish connections between the different course contents.
• 5: correct answer, characterized by excellent completeness, explanatory clarity, ability of critical re-elaboration of learned material and ability to establish connections between the different course contents.

- The final grade will be the result of the sum of the scores assigned to each answer, multiplied by 2. The minimum performance to overcome the written examination is to get a final grade of at least 18/30. Honors will be awarded if a complete mastery of the subject matter will be shown with reference to each answer.

- During written examination tools as calculators and dictionaries are not allowed.

- The registration to the written examination should take place through the university application AlmaEsami, observing the expected deadlines.

 

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

PC, projector.

Office hours

See the website of Lorenzo Tonetti