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Program of Public Relations and Publicity

PRP334

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Course Code
PRP334
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Comprehend various meanings, definitions, main concepts, classifications, and theories of interpersonal communication.
  2. Discuss the roles of culture, mass media, gender, and ethics on interpersonal communication.
  3. Can analyse the body language.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsSocial Psychology
Course DescriptionAt the completion of this course, the student will have studied the major topics such as language, perception, nonverbal behavior, basic communication theories and practices within the field of Interpersonal Communication and the challenges and opportunities for students as they seek to apply personal communication skills in theirs organizational and social life.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to interpersonal communication
2nd Week Main concepts and terminology
3rd Week Social perception
4th Week Self-concept
5th Week Close relationships
6th Week Communication in groups
7th Week Social identity/prejudice and discrimination
8th Week Verbal and non-verbal communication
9th Week Johari window and self-awareness
10th Week Ethics of interpersonal communication
11th Week Communication conflicts
12th Week Empathy
13th Week Social media
14th Week Gender roles
Recommended or Required ReadingBALTAŞ, Z. - BALTAŞ, A. (1999); Bedenin Dili, İletişim Becerinizin Anahtarı Sessiz Diliniz, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
COOPER, Ken (1989); Sözsüz İletişim, Rota Yayıncılık, , İstanbul.
CÜCELOĞLU, D. (1997); Yeniden İnsan İnsana, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul,.
DÖKMEN, Ü. (2005); "İletişim Çatışmaları ve Empati", Sistem Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
ERDOĞAN, İrfan (2002); İletişimi Anlamak, Erk Yayın, Ankara.
FAST, Julius (1999); Beden Dili- Siz Sussanız da Bedeniniz Konuşuyor, Kuraldışı Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
GIBLIN, L. (1995); İnsan İlişkilerinde Kendine Güven Ve Güç Elde Etmenin Yolları, Sistem Yay., İstanbul.
HARTLEY, Peter (1993); "Interpersonal Communication", London: Routledge.
HORN, Sam (2003); Tongue Fu, Sözlü Dövüş Sanatı, Boyner Yayınları, İstanbul.
HORTAÇSU, Nuran (2004); İnsan İlişkileri, İmge Kitabevi Yayınları.
HUXLEY, Aldous (2003); Algı Kapıları, "The Doors of Perception", İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, Ankara.
İNCEOĞLU, Metin (2004); Tutum-Algı-İletişim, Elips Kitap, Ankara.
JAMES, Judi (1999); Beden Dili, Olumlu İmaj Oluşturma, Alfa Basım Yayım, İstanbul.
KOÇ, Saim (2004); İletişimde Ustalaşmak, Bize Nasıl davranacaklarını Başkalarına Biz Öğretiriz, Kuraldışı Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
LAZAR, Judith (2001); İletişim Bilimi, Vadi Yayıncılık, Ankara.
LIEBERMAN J. D. (2004); Never Be Lied To Again, Kimse Size Yalan Söyleyemez, Kuraldışı Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
PEASE, A. (2003); Body Language - Beden Dili, Karşımızdakinin Davranışlarından Düşüncelerini Anlamanın Yolu, Rota Yayınları, , İstanbul.
REDMOND, V. M. (2000); Communication, Theories and Applications, Houghton Mifflin Company, U.S.A.
SAYDAM, A. (2005); Algılama Yönetimi, İletişimin Akıl ve Gönül Penceresi, Rota yayınları, İstanbul.
SCHOBER, O. (1999); Beden Dili, Davranış Anahtarı, Beden Dilinin Günlük Yaşantımızdaki Yeri ve Önemi, Arion Yayınevi, İstanbul.
TAYFUN, Recep (2007); Etkili İletişim ve Beden Dili, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara.
ZILLIOĞLU, Merih (2003); İletişim Nedir?, Cem Yayınevi, İstanbul.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 40
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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 Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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