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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE : Communication and Psychology

COURSE CODE : PHC455

CREDIT UNIT : 2.0

SEMESTER : 3

RESOURCE PERSON : Dr. Shubashini Gnanasan

LECTURERS:
Dr Shubashini Gnanasan
Dr Mahmathi Karuppannan
Mr. Mohammed Abdul Hameed
INVITED LECTURERS:
Cik Sakinah Idris
Cik Saw Jo Anne

SYNOPSIS

This course covers the main aspects of communication and leadership development towards
professionalism as well elements of psychology in understanding human behaviour and mental
states.

COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the course the students should be able to :


1. Acquire sufficient knowledge and enhance their awareness on important aspects of
communication and their application to pharmacy in particular and health in general.
2. Improve oral and written communication skills in relation to pharmacy and health.
3. Apply basic knowledge in psychology with regards to human development, personality
and its influence on behavior and mental states.
4. Know the essence of human behavior in the context of social psychology.

LEARNING METHOD
Lectures
Tutorials
Assignments
Presentations
E-learning
Group discussions

ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed through continuous assessment:
Test 1
Poster presentation (Group work)
Video presentation (Group work)
Test 2

REFERENCES

1. Beardsley, R. (2012) Communication Skills In Pharmacy Practice: A Practical Guide For


Students And Practitioners. 6th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

2. Donyai, P. (2012) Social and Cognitive Pharmacy: Theory and Case Studies. 1st edition.
London: Pharmaceutical Press.

3. Morris, C. & Maisto, A.A. (2005). Psychology: An Introduction. 12th ed. New Jersey:
Pearson

4. Feldman, R. S. (2011). Understanding Psychology. 10th ed. New York: McGraw Hil

5. Santrock, J. W. (2005). Psychology. 7th ed. New York: McGraw Hill


WEEK DATE LECTURE LECTURER

1 11 Sept 2014 Theories, Principles And Culture In Dr. Shubashini


Communication
2 18 Sept 2014 Conflict solving Mr. Hameed
3 25 Sept 2014 Interpersonal Communication: Listening, Dr. Shubashini
Emphatic Responding And Communication
Among Professionals
4 2 October 2014 Strategies to meet specific needs & Dr. Mahmathi
Communicating with children
5 6-10 October MID SEM BREAK
2014 (Eid al- Adha: 5 OCT 2014)
6 16 October 2014 Patient Counseling Mr. Hameed
7 23 October 2014 Principles in Oral Presentation & Elements Mr. Hameed
in Good Written Communication
8 30 October 2014 Pharmacy as a Career: Leadership and Dr. Mahmathi
Professionalism
6 November TEST 1
2014
9 6 November Introduction to Psychology Cik Sakinah Idris
2014
10 13 November Developmental Psychology and Personality Cik Sakinah Idris
2014
10 13 November Continuous Assessment 1: POSTER DAY
2014
11 20November Motivation and Emotion Ms Saw Jo Anne
2014
12 27 November Learning, Memory, Language & Cognition Ms Saw Jo Anne
2014
27 November Continuous Assessment 2:
2014 Communication skill
13 4 December Basic Social Psychology Cik Sakinah Idris
2014
14 11 December Stress, Health and Psychological Disorders Ms Saw Jo Anne
2014
15 18 December TEST 2
2014
22 - 28 Dec 2014 REVISION WEEK
29 Dec-19 Jan FINAL EXAMINATION
2015
19 Jan- 1 Mac SEMESTER BREAK
2015
Public holidays

Hari Malaysia : 16 Sept 2014 (Tuesday)

Hari Raya Haji : 6 October 2014 (Monday)

Deepavali : 23 October 2014 (Thursday)

Awal Muharam : 25 October 2014 (Saturday)

Sultan Selangors birthday: 11 December 2014 (Thursday)

Christmas: 25 December 2014 (Thursday)

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