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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
PSYC1019-1  Group Dynamics
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Human Resources Management, Professional Focus, 1st yearSecond semester3
Bachelor in Psychology and Education, 3rd yearSecond semester3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Psychological SciencesSecond semester3
Master in Education Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearSecond semester3
Master in Education, Professional Focus in teaching, 1st yearSecond semester3
Master in Education, Professional Focus in Adult Education, 1st yearSecond semester3
Holder(s) :  Tiber Manfredini
Coordinator :  Tiber Manfredini
Language :  French language
Course contents :  1. The concepts of the "group" and "group dynamics".
2. The historical origins and theories of group dynamics.
3. Research methods and ways of acting in groups.
4. Group links and group cohesion.
5. Communication within groups.
6. Roles within groups.
7. Influence and leadership in groups.
8. Emotional and imaginary phenomena in groups.
9. Groups in the workplace.
10. Group practices and the demands of professionalism.
Course objective :  1. To understand the basic conceptual and epistemological frameworks of group dynamics.
2. To acquire the theoretical foundations required for decoding the main group phenomena.
3. The raise students' awareness of the main methodological aspects of leading a work group.
4. To acquire personal experience of joining a small group in a "training laboratory" situation.
5. To put the professional opportunities posed by group dynamics into perspective.
6. To develop a critical approach to group dynamics, its theories and practices.
Workshops :  Optional, see code PSYCH1044-1.
Written notes :  Reading folder.
Assessment :  Oral examination.
Contacts :  Teacher: J.-F. LEROY - Social Psychology of Groups et des Organisations, B32 - 04/366 20 40 - Fax : 04/366 29 44 - E-Mail : Jean-Francois.Leroy@ulg.ac.be

Assistants :
- Tiber MANFREDINI : tiber.manfredini@ulg.ac.be
- Isabelle GRUSLIN : isabelle.gruslin@ulg.ac.be , tél. 043665135


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