Group Dynamics-2024 | Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Group Dynamics

Credits: 1

Code: 8481

Course: 1

Term: First semester

Type: OB

Module: Global Trends

Matter: Dinámicas de grupo

Main language of instruction: Spanish

Teaching staff

Head instructor:
Mrs. PLA FONT, Maria Carmen - mcpla@uic.es

Office hours:

By appointment by email.

Introduction

The emotional factor can be profiled or designed to arouse a series of feelings in the audience. In communication, it is necessary to learn to manage emotions, not only of the audience, but also of future media professionals. A good communicator uses his body and mind as working tools in which moods and feelings interfere. It is necessary, in this sense, to provide students with the necessary resources to know themselves and interact with their peers, learning to optimize social relations, their stability and their communicative capacity.

Knowing how to express oneself: in front of a group (small or large), in front of a camera, or in a one-on-one conversation. Different audiences to which we must adapt. This will be possible if our expressive tool (voice, body, gestures, etc.) is well-tuned. That's why it is necessary to work like a musician who knows and tunes their instrument. Our instrument is ourselves, and we must explore its full potential; our strengths and weaknesses, to make the most of them or reinforce them so they become part of our communicative tools. In this way, we will find our unique, personal, and genuine way of communicating.

Pre-course requirements

None.

Objectives

Generate student self-knowledge.
Positive attitude to teamwork.
Rupture of social prejudice in the presentation of their peers.
Manage moods.
Proactive thinking.
Awareness of equipment requiring the profession.
Optimizing results through emotional management.
Body awareness.
Knowledge and application of techniques autorelajación and self-activation.
Knowledge and application of channeling energy.
Stimulation of self-reflection.
Awareness and reflection on the moods of others.
Improved decision-making, work the fear of the unknown and social acceptance.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

02 CG - The ability to learn and act an autonomously and responsibly
03 CG - The ability to work in a group
07 CG - The ability to confront difficulties and resolve problems
12 CG - The ability to listen
41 CE - The ability and capacity to interact in the environment

Learning outcomes of the subject

They will acquire the resources necessary to meet and manage their emotions.
They will be able to positively resolve conflicts.
Put into practice team leadership and obtaining good results in collective works.
They will work motivation, the pursuit of excellence and quality through professional management of their own and others emotions.
They delve into the culture and contemporary thinking and their influence on
They know the laws governing the production, distribution and reception of information.
They will handle the various theories that try to explain how communication processes in all its dimensions (sender, message, channel, receiver, use, effect, etc.)
They prioritize the creation of a social and / or corporate image of any initiative with public dimension.
Facilitate relationships between individuals, groups of individuals, institutions, agencies, etc.

Also students: will develop abilities to perform better during teamwork and create positive synergies.

Syllabus

Team management
Motivation
Leadership and team management
Conflict resolution
Self control
Oral communication techniques
Nonverbal communication
Presence in front of the micro
Presence in camera
Presence, movement, and effective use of space

Teaching and learning activities

In person

TRAINING ACTIVITY	ECTS CREDITS
Lectures. In lectures, lecturers/professors not only transmit content or knowledge, but also, and above all else, attitudes, motivation, skills and values, etc. They also ensure that participants can express their opinions and arguments to the other students.	0.3
Lab. Working groups that combine theory and practice. The aim of these is not to undertake already known techniques, but instead to make progress that is both theoretical and technical. These Lab sessions will culminate in the creation of a professional or semi-professional product.	0.7