| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Associate Degree |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Knows the basic elements of communication, its types, the communication process, its functions, and the characteristics of effective and ineffective feedback.
- Knows the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of verbal, written and nonverbal communication (including body language).
- Knows the barriers to communication, how to do effective listening and effective communication.
- Knows the components of attitude, the principles of persuasive communication and persuasion tactics. Explains communication conflicts and solution approaches.
- Knows the forms of communication in groups and organizations. Explains the mass media and their characteristics. Defines the models used in public relations communication activities.
- Explains the dimensions of intercultural differences and communication methods.
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No |
| Course Description | The communication course is designed to teach students the importance of communication in our daily life, the difficulties to be encountered in the communication process and ways to cope with them, and to gain the knowledge of effective communication skills necessary to communicate successfully in different environments in working life. |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Introduction to Communication |
|
2nd Week |
Communication Process, Features and Functions |
|
3rd Week |
Types and Forms of Communication |
|
4th Week |
Written Communication |
|
5th Week |
Nonverbal Communication and Body language |
|
6th Week |
Communication Barriers |
|
7th Week |
Persuasive Communication |
|
8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
|
9th Week |
Conflict Management |
|
10th Week |
Communication in Groups |
|
11th Week |
Organizational Communication |
|
12th Week |
Mass Communication |
|
13th Week |
Public Relations |
|
14th Week |
Intercultural Communication |
|
15th Week |
|
|
| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. İletişim, Tutar, Hasan, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2010, 3. Baskı.
2. İletişime Giriş, Aziz, A., Hiperlink Yayınları 2016, İstanbul.
|
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Practice
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Attendance |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
|
| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
|
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
7 |
3 |
21 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
|
|
| Total Work Load | 149 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.96 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
|
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Work Placement(s) | No |