| Psychology (English) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | PSY035 | ||||
| Course Name: | Close Relationships and Communication | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. EMİNE BEYHAN MERİÇ | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Emine Beyhan Meriç | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | To introduce communication processes and functional communication skills in intimate relationships based on theoretical perspectives. |
| Course Content: | Course content: Interpersonal communication aims at mutual knowledge transfer and understanding about feelings, thoughts, events and problems. In this course, the basic concepts of the communication process, the development of close interpersonal relations, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening skills in interpersonal relations, self-disclosure, empathy, family relations, communication barriers, conflicts in interpersonal relations and communication, conflict resolution, effective communication will be studied. Course objectives: The aim of the course is to introduce communication processes and functional communication skills in close relationships based on theoretical perspectives. Importance of the course: Human's whole life takes place in social networks and by establishing relationships with other people. The individual's ability to establish effective and healthy relationships with his personal and social environment is possible with the development of communication skills. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have knowledge about communication theories. 2) Have knowledge of verbal and nonverbal communication. 3) Have knowledge of facial expressions and posture. 4) Knows theories about interpersonal relationships and attraction 5) Have an idea about the effect of internal processes and behaviors in communication. 6) Have knowledge about basic knowledge and skills about self-disclosure, empathy, listening, setting the boundary and problem solving in communication process. 7) Have knowledge about gender. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Meeting students, course information and study plan. What is communication? | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 2) | Function and types of communication | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 3) | Communication process and communication models | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 4) | Verbal communication | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 5) | Nonverbal communication Emotions, facial expressions and mood | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 6) | Close interpersonal relationships Friendship, romantic relationships | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 7) | Theoretical approaches to interpersonal close relationships | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 8) | Midterm Exam | - |
| 9) | Emotion regulation and empathy | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 10) | Listening skills | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 11) | Self disclosure Problem solving skills and boundary drawing | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 12) | Conflict creating behavior patterns and resolution of conflicts | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 13) | Communication skills in the family | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 14) | Gender | Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. |
| 15) | Final Exam | - |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | -Hendrick, S. (2018). ‘Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi’. Birinci Basım, Çeviri editörleri: A.Dönmez, A. B. Sunal, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara. -Dökmen, Ü. (2019). ‘Sanatta ve Günlük Yaşamda İletişim Çatışmaları ve Empati’ (61 Basım). Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul. -Özer, Kadir. (2001). ‘İletişimsizlik Becerisi’. Sistem Yayıncılık, İstanbul. -Kaya, A. (Ed.). (2017). ‘Kişiler Arası İlişkiler ve Etkili İletişim’ (10. Baskı). Pegem Akademi, İstanbul. |
| References: | Rosenberg, M.B. (2019). ‘Şiddetsiz İletişim’ (Geliştirilmiş 16. Basım). Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul. -Akkoyun, Füsun. (1995). ‘Transaksiyonel Analize Giriş’. 72 TDFO Ltd. Şti, Ankara. |
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| 1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology. | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings. | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings. | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||
| 4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules. | ||||||||||||||
| 6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena. | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences. | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis. | 3 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. | 3 | |||||||||||||
| 12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. | 3 | |||||||||||||
| 13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. | ||||||||||||||
| 14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. | ||||||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology. | 3 |
| 2) | Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings. | 2 |
| 3) | Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings. | 2 |
| 4) | Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. | 2 |
| 5) | Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules. | 1 |
| 6) | Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena. | 1 |
| 7) | Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences. | 2 |
| 8) | Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis. | 1 |
| 9) | Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. | 1 |
| 10) | Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology. | 1 |
| 11) | Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. | 3 |
| 12) | Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. | 3 |
| 13) | Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. | |
| 14) | Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
| Midterms | 1 | 36 |
| Final | 1 | 50 |
| Total Workload | 125 | |