Ateneo - UPO

The course will focus on the meaning of communication and relationships, and on their implications on the dynamics in the working places.

Slides and materials suggested during the course.

Learn skills in the field of communication and relationships, in order to understand other people and the dynamics of work groups. Develop empathic skills and effective and assertive communication.

None required.

Lectures and active involvement of participants, use of images and film clips, group work and role-play.

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Written report on topics/experiences developed during the lessons. Duration: 1 h.

Introduction to the course and getting to know the participants. Fundamentals of communication and relationship. Gender issues related to the concepts of masculine and feminine according to the perspective of analytical psychology. Tackle problems as a group. Viewing of images, film clips and role plays to experience in practice the issues addressed from a theoretical point of view.

Participants will learn to think critically about the implications of communication, verbal and non-verbal, about relational dynamics and how to deal constructively and cooperatively with difficulties in this areas.