INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

EILF306

Course Code: EILF306
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Comprehend various meanings, definitions, main concepts, classifications, and theories of interpersonal communication.
Understand how social perception affects communication.
Discuss the roles of culture, mass media, gender, and ethics on interpersonal communication.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course will focus on different dimensions of interpersonal communication. Main concepts, classifications, and theories will be handled. The main aim is to provide the students with deeper knowledge in interpersonal communication, both in theoretical, practical and in methodological terms.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to interpersonal communication
2^nd Week	Main concepts and terminology
3^rd Week	Social perception
4^th Week	Self-concept
5^th Week	Close relationships
6^th Week	Communication in groups
7^th Week	Social identity/prejudice and discrimination
8^th Week	Verbal and non-verbal communication
9^th Week	Johari window and self-awareness
10^th Week	Ethics of intserpersonal communication
11^th Week	Communication conflicts
12^th Week	Empathy
13^th Week	Social media
14^th Week	Gender roles

Recommended or Required Reading

DeVito, A. J. (2015). Human Communication-The Basic Course. Pearson.
Burgoon, M., Hunsaker, F.G., & Davson, E.C. (2005). Human Communication. Sage.
Wilmot, W. W., & Hoker, J.L. (2005). Interpersonal Conflict, McGraw-Hill.
Stewart, C. (2006). Bridges Not Wall: A Book about interpersonal communication. Mc-Graw-Hill.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Case Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	40	40
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	40	40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	2	15	30
Total Work Load			156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

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