Political Science and Public Administration 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:

Fall

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) To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.
2) To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.
6) To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.
7) To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.
10) According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.
11) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.	1
2)	To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.	1
3)	Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).	3
4)	Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.	3
5)	Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.	3
6)	To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.	2
7)	To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.	2
8)	Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.	2
9)	Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.	1
10)	According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.	2
11)	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.	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