Study paper from 2009 in the field of German Studies - Didactics, grade: 1.0, University of Bielefeld, course: Communication and Language Theory, language: German.

Abstract:

1. Introduction

This paper aims to examine Watzlawick's communication theory in terms of its applicability to school communication. The axioms of human communication according to Watzlawick form the foundation for this analysis and will be critically reviewed in the following sections. Watzlawick himself describes the formulation of his axioms as universally valid. Consequently, he believes that they must necessarily apply to schools as well. This is followed by a theoretical chapter, in which some key terms are explained and Watzlawick's constructivist theory is introduced. The third chapter briefly addresses some foundational concepts.