Course Description
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Course Name
Psychology 4H Single: Interaction And Communication
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Host University
University of Glasgow
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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
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Area of Study
Behavioral Science, Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Scotcat Credits
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2.5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units1
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Short Description
The course will explore recent research on linguistic communication and interaction and will consider both one-way communication and two-way communication.
Assessment
Examination 100%
Main Assessment In: April/MayCourse Aims
The course will explore recent research on linguistic communication and interaction. It will consider both one-way communication and two-way communication. It will also explore non-linguistic forms of communication, such as graphical communication and communication with manual gestures. The course will provide a thorough foundation enabling the student to understand specific processes of human communication.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this programme students will be able to:
To understand the difference between one-way and two-way communication processes.
To appreciate the role of joint action in two-way communication processes.
To understand how joint action affects language processing.
To understand the relation between communication and group decision-making.
To understand the relationship between different forms of communication.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.