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Principals & Technologies of Peer Empowerment
AC 170
8 credits
Leading others to their highest potential requires more than the ability to clearly give an instruction or make a request that can be heard and followed, as traditional sender-and-receiver communication models imply. The overview and depth components of this AC explore the strengths and limits of various communication models, and the experiential component introduces a sophisticated set of communication skills that understands emotions as essential data rather than message-compromising "noise" between sender and receiver, and taps into emotions to empower self and others. In the experiential training, students learn to speak contextually and listen intentionally to maximize growth and learning, personal disclosure, problem solving, and personal development. Prerequisite: Self Care and Nourishment
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