Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services

Course aim

To develop students' knowledge and skills for engaging in effective intrapersonal and interpersonal professional communication in social work and human services.

Course content

The students will develop an understanding of the self and knowledge of interpersonal communication including the impact of diversity, power, gender, culture, reflection and values and diverse communications media (verbal, non verbal, written, electronic) for the human services, professional communication and integrity, working in teams.

The students will demonstrate communication skills including feedback, assertion, listening and responding, managing difference, managing conflict, negotiation, ethical communication, and leadership.

Textbook(s)

DeVito, J.A. 2014, Human Communication; The basic course, 13th edition, Pearson, England

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Studio	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online sessions)	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	7 hours x 2 days
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Seminar	1 hour x 6 weeks
Studio	3 hours x 7 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 6 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Seminar	1 hour x 6 weeks
Studio	3 hours x 7 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 6 weeks
EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE
External (Online sessions)	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	7 hours x 2 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Comparative study, Reflective report, Skills demonstration

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.