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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
COP4301	Bersay İletişim Enstitüsü Proficiency Communication	Fall	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. BURCU EKER AKGÖZ
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. BURCU EKER AKGÖZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Students will be provided with general information on different communication subjects and it will be aimed to provide students with a sectoral perspective with discussion.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will be be able to understand about the opportunities and problems waiting for communication sector in rapid changing world
2) Students will be able to create communication strategies by taking into consideration needs and opportunities
3) Students will be able to comprehend the importance of communication process in terms of public relations practices.
4) Students will be able to evaluate the best practices of different subjects of public relations

Course Content

This course helps the students to analyze and understand how the different approaches put importance and perspective on communication in professional life.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to course
2)	New Media, New Communication
3)	Influencer Marketing
4)	Sports Communication
5)	Corporate Communication
6)	Crisis Communication
7)	Online Communication _ Midterm Exam
8)	Marketing Communication and Brand Management
9)	Leader Communication
10)	Media Communication
11)	Corporate Social Responsibility
12)	Topic and Agenda Management
13)	Financial Communication
14)	Internal Communication

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Presentations of Bersay
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	76
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	4
Total Workload		125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3)	To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4)	To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6)	To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7)	To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9)	To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.