OPEN APR 29, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022 550 $

Communication/Cybernetics in the Church
Effective communication in a group requires an understanding of both group dynamics and also how different communication practices function. This course offers insight in the importance of both the spoken and written word, and also the effects of pictures, graphics, and typography. In the area of Cybernetics, individual roles within a group and effective interventions will also be introduced. The instruction will be heavily practice oriented.
TIME COMMITMENT | 6 HOURS PER WEEK | |
DURATION | 8 WEEKS + RESEARCH | |
PACE | TUTOR GUIDED | |
MODUL | SKILLS | |
COURSE LANGUAGE | ENGLISH | |
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT | AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH | |
DIFFICULTY | INTERMEDIATE | |
CREDIT HOURS | 2 | |
TOTAL TIME | 40 HOURS IN TOTAL INCL. LECTURE AND RESEARCH |
What you´ll learn
Communication/Cybernetics: relational interaction, typical situations
Effective communication in a group requires an understanding of both group dynamics and also how different communication practices function. This course offers insight in the importance of both the spoken and written word, and also the effects of pictures, graphics, and typography. In the area of Cybernetics, individual roles within a group and effective interventions will also be introduced. The instruction will be heavily practice oriented.
Course Goals
- The student describes the importance of communication skills of all kinds, e.g. spoken, written, graphic, media, and web.
- The student articulates the construction and care of communication pathways, both in interpersonal relations and in church-related group work.
Preparatory and/or Class -related Tasks
- Required reading (20 hours).
- Communication simulation and practice during both instruction time and private study time.
OPEN APR 29, 2022 – JUL 03, 2022
550 $
Contents of the course in detail
Communication/Cybernetics: relational interaction, typical situations
Faculty
To be announced

Final exam
Online test
Evaluation and Grading
Class participation, including role-playing (40%).
Reflection on required reading (20%).
Final essay test (40%).
Preparatory tasks for the students
to be announced
Proof of achievement
to be announced
Required Reading
To be announced.
Additional Bibliography
To be announced.