Midwifery Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI017

Course Name:

Communication Methods

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. VEHBİ DOĞAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör.Fatih CAYMAZ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to make students aware of the types and types of communication and to inform them about their importance in social life. Also; It is aimed to increase both personal and corporate achievements thanks to their effective communication skills. Lesson; The course aims to improve students' ability to think, analyze and discuss in the field of communication.
Course Content:	In the content of the course, the concept of communication, communication tools and types of communication take place in both historical and social process. In addition, the students' communication skills and practices to improve the use of the course is covered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have information about the concept of communication.
2) Learn and define the types of communication.
3) Learn and use effective communication and presentation methods.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic information about the concept of communication
2)	History of Communication, Communication and Language, Objectives and Functions in Communication, Communication Tools, Communication Disciplines. Communication Process and Elements, Basic Characteristics of Communication
3)	Communication and Information, How Do We Communicate? Types of Communication: Verbal-Nonverbal Communication. Written Communication-Visual Communication. Communication with the Person, Interpersonal Communication
4)	Communication Types: Group Communication
5)	TCommunication Types: Organizational / Corporate Communication
6)	Conflict Management. Active Listening
7)	Public Communication. International Communication. Mass Communication
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Effective Communication Techniques, Body Language
10)	Effective Presentation Techniques
11)	Main Communication Theories Developed by Mainstream Approaches
12)	Group Presentations I
13)	Group Presentations II
14)	Group Presentations III
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ünsal Oskay, İletişimin ABC’si, İnkilap Kitaevi, 2017.
References:	Aysel Aziz, İletişime Giriş, Hiperlink, 2016. Levent Yaylagül, Kitle İletişim Kuramları, Egemen ve Eleştirel Yaklaşımlar, Dipnot Yayınları, 2016. Deniz McQuail&Sven Windahl, Kitle İletişim Modelleri, İmge Kitapevi, 2010.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.
2) Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.
3) In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.
4) They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.
5) Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.
6) To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.
7) It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.
8) Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.
9) It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.
10) It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.	3
2)	Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.	3
3)	In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.	3
4)	They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.	3
5)	Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.	3
6)	To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.	3
7)	It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.	3
8)	Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.	3
9)	It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.	2
10)	It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	3		70
Study Hours Out of Class	14	0	2		28
Midterms	1	8	1		9
Final	1	17	1		18
Total Workload					125