Peter Gonsalves – Johnny Bosco’s communication competence. A theory-guided study of Don Bosco’s autobiographical anecdotes: 1825-1835

Based on the premise that the effectiveness of educators is intrinsically linked to their competence as communicators, the author sets out to analyse the early life of don Bosco through his autobiographical writings in the Memoirs of the Oratory.

He consequently identifies six communication skills and three personality traits which he examines under the lens of various theories from the social sciences.

The resultant conclusion demonstrates the communication competence of young Johnny Bosco that sets the ground for the prolific communication activity of the future adult in his multi-layered role as friend of youth, priest and educator, founder and saint.

 

Sulla base del presupposto che l’efficacia degli educatori è intrinsecamente legata alla loro competenza come comunicatori, l’autore si propone di analizzare la vita iniziale di don Bosco attraverso i suoi scritti autobiografici nelle Memorie dell’Oratorio.

Di conseguenza, individua sei capacità di comunicazione e tre tratti della personalità che esamina sotto la lente di varie teorie delle scienze sociali.

La risultante conclusione dimostra la competenza comunicativa di Giovannino Bosco che pone le basi per l’attività prolifica di comunicazione del futuro adulto nel suo ruolo multiplo come amico dei giovani, sacerdote ed educatore, fondatore e santo.

 

Contents:

  • The legitimacy of autobiographical research in a scientific work
  • The advantages of a theory-guided analysis
  • A) Communication skills
    • 1. Embodied relational development
    • 2. Listening and observing skills
    • 3. Cognitional skill acquisition and development
    • 4. Reading and memorising skills
    • 5. Performance skills
    • 6. Leadership skills
  • B) Personality traits in the making
    • 1. Self-esteem
    • 2. Zeal
    • 3. Integrity
  • Conclusion

Reference time period: 1825 – 1835

P. Gonsalves, Johnny Bosco’s communication competence. A theory-guided study of Don Bosco’s autobiographical anecdotes: 1825-1835, in «Salesianum» 77 (2015) 127-163.

Reference institution:
Università Pontificia Salesiana
Università Pontificia Salesiana

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