Course: Emotional intelligence and social skills development

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Course title Emotional intelligence and social skills development
Course code KSZD/EIU2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Wedlichová Iva, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lecture topics: 1. Introduction to emotional intelligence. 2. Emotions, the function of emotions in our lives. 3. Development of emotional intelligence within ontogenesis. 4. Intelligence, its development and influence on the activity of an individual. 5. Intelligence versus Emotional intelligence. 6. Sensitivity to other people's emotions - empathy. 7. Emotions and motivation. 8. Emotion management and self-regulation. 9. Emotional intelligence tests. Seminar topics: 1. Coping with one's own emotions, acquaintance with the techniques of developing this skill. 2. The art of interpersonal relationships. 3. Regulation of own emotions. 4. Practical application of the chosen method. 5. Self-motivation. 6. Empathy training. 7. Coping with aggression. 8. Assertive communication. 9. Successful interpersonal relationships.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course is focused on issues of emotions, emotional intelligence, interpersonal interactions and self-concept. It provides a basic overview of theoretical and cognitive approaches to working with emotions. Getting acquainted with the basic techniques of working with emotions. The focus of the theoretical and practical part of the course is emotional intelligence, its development and possibilities of use in social interaction.
Expertise: The student is able to orientate in current theories of emotions, can clarify how emotions affect human behavior, cognitive functions and health. Professional skills: The student is able to recognize his emotional experience, can characterize motivational principles and elements. Competences: The student is qualified for empathic communication and listening.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Oral and written exam
Recommended literature
  • ATKINSON, R. L., et al. Psychologie. Praha: Portál, 2003, ISBN 80-7178-640-3..
  • BROCKERT S., BRAUNOVÁ G. Testy emocionální inteligence. Praha, Ikar, 1997. ISBN 80-7202-149-4..
  • GOLEMAN, D. Emoční inteligence. Praha: Columbus, 1997, ISBN: 80-85928-48-5..
  • HARTL P., HARTLOVÁ H. Psychologický slovník, Portál, Praha, 2004. ISBN 978-80-7367-569-1..
  • HUBER, A. Emocionální inteligence. Praha, 2005. ISBN 80-903305-6-8..
  • NAKONEČNÝ, M. Lidské emoce. Praha: Avicenum, 2000. ISBN 80-200-0763-6..
  • NAKONEČNÝ, M. Základy psychologie. 1. vyd. Praha: Academia, 2002. Praha, Akademia, 2002. ISBN 80-200-0689-3..
  • STUCHLÍKOVÁ, I. a kol. Zvládání emočních problémů školáků. Portál, 2005. ISBN 80-7178-534-2..
  • STUCHLÍKOVÁ, I. Základy psychologie emocí, Portál, Praha, 2002. ISBN 80-717-8553-9..
  • WEDLICHOVÁ, I. Emoční inteligence a její využití v pedagogické praxi, UJEP, UL 2003, ISBN 978-80-7414-347-2..
  • WEDLICHOVÁ, I. Emoční inteligence. PF UJEP Ústí nad Labem, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7414-347-2..


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