OVERVIEW

The course provides an overview of psychology as an empirical science of the human mind and behaviour, and aims to deepen specific topics of today's psychology, with particular reference to human communication. The second part of the course will focus on organizational communication issues. Some practical activities will be proposed during the semester, with presentations and group discussions.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The module aims to provide a wide perspective on general psychology, with a focus on communication and its multifaceted aspects: interpersonal, organisational, social communication, marketing and technology-mediated communication.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the semester students will be able to:
- understand problems related to general psychology (the main mental processes) and the dynamics of interpersonal communication.
- apply the acquired knowledge and understand and solve problems related to psychology.
- use knowledge of psychology with autonomous evaluation skills and with skills in different application contexts;
- use the technical jargon of the discipline to communicate clearly and effectively with specialist and non-specialist interlocutors.
- develop adequate learning skills that will allow them to continue to explore the main themes of the discipline autonomously, especially in the working contexts in which they will be working.
- explain the main communication dynamics within an organisation
- explain the principles for effective social communication
- apply the principles of effective communication to a case study.

TEACHING METHODS

The course will be offered entirely remotely, in hybrid format with synchronous and asynchronous teaching. There will be balanced frontal lessons, group work (project-based learning, case-based learning), individual and group content exploration activities, and activities aimed at assessing the acquisition of content during the semester.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

 introduction to psychology as an empirical discipline
- Research methods in psychology
- Perception and sensation
- Learning
- Attention and consciousness
- Memory
- Intelligence and thought
- Language and communication
- Principles of organisational communication
- Principles of effective communication

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Students attending classes:
- Feldman, R. S., Amoretti, G., & Ciceri, M. R. (2017). Psicologia generale. McGraw-Hill.
- Damascelli, N., Bosotti, G. (2007). Comunicazione e management. Introduzione alla comunicazione organizzativa. Franco Angeli, Milano.

- Other readings, slides and audio/video material will be available on the Aulaweb site corresponding to this course.

Students not attending classes:
-  Feldman, R. S., Amoretti, G., & Ciceri, M. R. (2017). Psicologia generale. McGraw-Hill.
- Damascelli, N., Bosotti, G. (2007). Comunicazione e management. Introduzione alla comunicazione organizzativa. Franco Angeli, Milano.
- Dolan P. et al. (2010). Mindspace. Materiale caricato su Aulaweb
 

Additional materials will be provided during each lecture. Students are advised to  to consult Aulaweb before buying textbooks and, if in doubt, to write to the instructors.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

LUCA ONNIS (President)

FABRIZIO BRACCO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The course is offered in the first semester.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The examination will consist of a written test with multiple-choice and completion questions on the various topics covered during the semester. Due to the Covid-19 Emergency, any additional oral examination are at the teacher's discretion and only in specific and justified cases.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

For students attending classes (at least 70% of the lesson hours): written test (computer-based multiple-choice and completion quiz) at the end of the course, which focuses on the materials, and on what is covered during the lessons and not covered by the texts, including audio/video material. The degree of participation in class activities will also be taken into account for the final evaluation. An additional oral examination is at the teacher's discretion and can only be arranged in specific and justified cases.

For students who not attending classes: written test (multiple-choice quiz test and computer completion). An additional oral examination is at the teacher's discretion and can only be arranged in specific and justified cases.

It is compulsory to register for the exam through the student portal.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students possessing a “DSA certification”, having disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination methods which, in accordance with the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory tools.

Students are referred to the Aulaweb platform for any updates that may become necessary during the course of the academic year (both with regard to the methods of delivery and examination), which may arise due to changes in the currrent health and epidemiological emergency situation.

For international students, slides and texts and articles in English are available on request. The exam can be taken in English in the prescribed manner.