Interpersonal Communication Long-distance Course State Pedagogical University «Ion Creanga» 2002 Dorina Virtan

Presentation of the Course Course Description Course Objectives Prospective Students Course Requirements Readings Thematic Plan Lesson Structure Final Thoughts About the Author

Course Description and Aim adapted from M.Keeley Communicating with others is an activity we all practice. However, there are many times when communication creates feelings of dissatisfaction, confusion, or other unexpected outcomes. The aim of this course is to better understand the nature of interpersonal communication situations, and thus improve the way we manage them.

Course Objectives (1) adapted from M.Keeley To identify, distinguish and compare different types of communication To relate the analysis of the first objective to the student’s own experiences To practice and improve different types of communication To identify and apply different theoretical perspectives to student’s own life To explore the role of culture on communication.

Course Objectives (2) adapted from M.Keeley To become aware of the impact of the «self» in interpersonal communication To understand that relationships and communication occur between jointly created interactions. To recognise the impact and functions of language in interpersonal relationships. To highlight the dynamic and interactive elements of nonverbal communication and its role in interpersonal relationships. To identify and examine relationships.

Prospective Students Youth who can not afford to attend a regular courses Young adults who want to enhance their career skills Mid-aged proffessionals who need to refine their knowledge

Course Requirements Completion of assigned readings Participation in discussion forum and chat based on assigned readings Journals Quizzes Exams

Readings (1) Wood, J.T. (1999) Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters (2nd ed.) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company

Readings (2) Braithwaite, D.O. & Wood, J.T. (2000) Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters (2nd ed.) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company

Thematic Plan Interpersonal Communication Concept of Self in Communication Perception, Selectivity, Stereotyping Verbal Communication Nonverbal Communiation Listening Emotions Relationships Conflict Friendship Romantic Relationships

Lesson Structure Material prepared by Tutor Additional links from WWW Tests and quizzes You may see the course structure on

Final Thoughts Interpersonal Communiation is about choice. Some of the choices include but are not limited to the decision to self- disclose or not; to listen actively or simply «hear» the messge; to avoid a conflict at any cost or to participate in a constructive conflict; to be emphatic, open, and honest with others or not. This course is about increasing understanding of all the choices that are available AND increasing the ability to refine old behaviors to become more successful communicators. Do you control your communication or do your communication patterns control you?

About the Author State Pedagogical University «Ion Creanga», Chisinau Republic of Moldova Dorina D. Virtan «Foreign Languages» department Major «English and Computer Science»

Special Thanks to: IREX IATP regional offices Winter School of Distance Learning Kuharenko, V.N. All my friends who offer me constant support, encouragement, and prayers