Psychology 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) Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3) Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4) Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5) Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9) Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11) Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13) Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2)	Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3)	Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4)	Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5)	Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9)	Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11)	Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13)	Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

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