SEPS1001 Intercultural Interaction Skills (3 cr)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, student is able to
- categorize the key psychological principles and practices associated with social and emotional learning (SEL) at individual and at group level in the sport and exercise context
- have basic SEL skills
- reflect diversity in general and
- interact in diverse contexts and situations.
Study methods
Lectures (15 hours) and exercises (15 hours). Individual assignments. Active participation in the lectures and exercises. Assignments and self-evaluation.
Content
This is both a theoretical and applied module, which is focused on the knowledge and skills required for specialists to work effectively with individual performers, groups and teams. Practices of SEL skills which include basic counselling skills, such as active listening, clear expression of feelings, beliefs and thoughts using I-messages, problem-solving skills, group skills, conflict resolution skills, and taking responsibility; understanding cultural differences and intercultural communication skills.
Further information
1st year autumn semester
Materials
Lintunen, T., & Gould, D. 2014. Developing Social and Emotional Skills. In: A. Papaioannou and D. Hackfort (Eds.) Routledge Companion to Sport and Exercise Psychology. Global perspectives and Fundamental Concepts. London: Routledge, pp 621-635.
Durlak, J.A., Domitrovich, C.E., Weissberg, R.P., & Gulotta. T.P. (Eds.). 2015. Handbook of social and emotional learning. Research and practice. New York: The Guildford Press.
Assessment criteria
Participation in the lectures and exercises (50 %), learning log (30 %), assignments (20 %).