Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
190500402105COMMUNICATION SKILLSCompulsory123
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic facts and concepts of communication, to provide them with communication skills and to introduce communication models. It is aimed to talk about the place and importance of communication in the social sphere, to focus on speaking and listening training, communication conflicts and empathy concepts. Moreover; It is aimed to increase both their personal and corporate success thanks to the effective communication skills they acquire. Lesson; It aims to develop students' ability to think, analyze and discuss about the field of communication.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Arzu SÖNMEZ ERYAŞAR
Learning Outcomes
1Students define communication and will be able to explain the communication process and its elements.
2Students will be able to give examples of listening and feedback mechanisms in effective communication.
3Students, as teachers, will be able to understand the importance of communication in the classroom.
4Students will be able to identify factors that hinder communication.
5Students will learn about the importance of parent-teacher communication.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Course content; Definition, elements and characteristics of communication and effective communication, language used, self-awareness, effective listening and feedback, factors that hinder and facilitate communication, persuasive communication, the role and use of emotions in communication, effective communication techniques, conflict in communication and its prevention, non-verbal communication skills. , rules of behavior in social life; It includes the adoption of good manners and courtesy, communication practices and relations of communication with other disciplines.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Basic concepts in communication
2Basic concepts in communication
3interpersonal relationships
4Types of interpersonal relationships
5Listening in communication
6Empathy in communication
7Self-disclosure in communication
8nonverbal communication
9Security in communication
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Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination717
Final Examination717
Project Preparation11010
Project Presentation11010
Individual Study for Mid term Examination7214
Individual Study for Final Examination7214
Performance11414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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