Course Summary

The aim of this course is to introduce theoretical and practical concerns involving group working and interdisciplinarity. It will aim to integrate topics covered in the other courses of the HCCS MSc.

Specific aims are to:

Understand and reflect on theories and practices of group processes, especially team working, communication and collaboration
To carry out a range of group projects, so as to put theory into practice

Course Organisation

Week	Topic
1	About the Course
2	Interdisciplinarity
3	Human Factors
4	Collaboration and Group Theory
5	Leadership and Group Organisation
6	Communication and Meetings
7	Reflective Practice and Creativity
8	Tacit Knowledge and Organisational Learning
9	Working Environment
10	Project Presentation

There will be ten two-hour seminars starting in week 1. These will be held Thursdays 11-1pm in ARUN-1A.