Information on individual educational components (ECTS-Course descriptions) per semester

  
Degree programme:Bachelor Computer Science - Software and Information Engineering
Type of degree:FH Bachelor´s Degree Programme
 Full-time
 Winter Semester 2024
  

Course unit titleTeam and Communication
Course unit code024717010801
Language of instructionGerman
Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)Compulsory
Semester when the course unit is deliveredWinter Semester 2024
Teaching hours per week2
Year of study2024
Level of course unit (e.g. first, second or third cycle)First Cycle (Bachelor)
Number of ECTS credits allocated2
Name of lecturer(s)Brigitte MAYER
Thomas ZABRODSKY


Prerequisites and co-requisites

none

Course content

Personality training, goal setting, self-image and external image, team composition, perception and communication, body language, conflict management, team leadership, team development, team organization, micro politics, intercultural competence;

Learning outcomes
  • The students can name the most important rules of communication and cooperation and can illustrate individual rules of cooperation.
  • The students can recognize and reflect on their own communication and cooperation behavior in teams. 
  • The students know communication models and their importance for the reflection of communication patterns. They are able to give and take targeted feedback.
  • The Students are able to reflect on examples and justify why trust is important for successful cooperation.
  • The students know patterns of conflicts and conflict resolution strategies.
  • The students know the tasks and functions of a team leader.
  • The students can collect and design alternative options for action in the reflection rounds.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theoretical inputs, exercises, (small) group work, case scenarios, feedback and reflection.

Assessment methods and criteria

Presentation (30%) on a selected topic with written handout (70%) at the end of the semester (3-4 people in a team).

For a positive grade, a minimum of 50% of the possible points must be achieved in each part of the examination.

Comment

Not applicable

Recommended or required reading
  • Cohen, M. (2017): 99 moralische Zwickmühlen – Eine unterhaltsame Einführung in die Philosophie des richtigen Handelns. 5. Auflage, Piper Verlag, München
  • Edmüller, A./Wilhelm, T. (2021) Moderation. 7.Auflage, Rudolf Haufe Verlag, Freiburg
  • Kniberg, H./Ivarsson A. (2012) Scaling Agile @ Spotify with Tribes, Squads, Chapters & Guilds
  • Krüger, W. (2018): Teams führen. 18 Auflage, Rudolf Haufe Verlag, Freiburg
  • Molcho, S. (2009) Umarme mich, aber rühr mich nicht an – Körpersprache der Beziehungen. Von Nähe und Distanz. 2 Auflage, Ariston Verlag, Genf
  • Neuberger, O. (2002) Führen und Führen lassen. Lucius & Lucius. Stuttgart
  • Röhner, J./ Schütz, A. (2012) Psychologie der Kommunikation - Lehrbuch. Springer: Wiesbaden
  • Storch, M. (2011) Das Geheimnis kluger Entscheidungen – vom Bauchgefühl und Körpersignalen. Piper Verlag, München
  • Watzlawick P. (2005) Wie wirklich ist die Wirklichkeit): Wahn, Täuschung, Versehen. 19. Auflage, Piper Verlag, München
  • Watzlawick P. (2007) Anleitung zum Unglücklichsein. 6. Auflage, Piper Verlag, München
  • Wilken, L. (2014) Interkulturelle Kompetenz. In: Gätjens, M. (Hrsg.): Die Assistenz im Management – Leidfaden für den professionellen Management Support. 2. Auflage, Springe Gabler, München
 
All documents used in the seminar are placed in ILIAS and can be accessed by the students.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)

The seminar character requires presence in class; face to face, attendance is compulsory.

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