Knowledge

The student...

has basic knowledge of communication and group processes.
has knowledge of intercultural communication.
has knowledge of social networks, social capital and socialization.
has knowledge of how groups and teams are established and developed.
has knowledge of models and strategies for use in work with, and management of, groups and teams.

Skills

The student...

can apply knowledge of communication and group processes in practical and theoretical educational issues.
can map and help solving challenges with communication and group processes.
can describe how conflicts can arise and what can be done to prevent and solve them.
can explain intercultural communication related to groups, and work with intercultural challenges.
can describe what social networks mean, and the significance of them for social development and socialization processes.

General competence

The student...

can discuss group processes from a communication perspective.
can reflect on his/her own participation in group processes and analyze group dynamics.

Subject description 5309

Communication and group processes