NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)
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
GEP1604	Interpersonal Communication	Fall Spring	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:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The main objective is the development of self-understanding and understanding of others through the acquisition of effective communication techniques presented within the framework of emotional intelligence and transactional analysis.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students’ mastery of these effective communication techniques is expected to produce a disciplined and conscious use of “self’ in professional as well as personal relationships - a requirement of the modern world.

Course Content

This course focuses on the theoretical background AND practice of interpersonal skills for communicating, establishing and maintaining goals in one-to-one relationships and group situations as well as effective problem solving techniques. .
The focus of the first half of the course is on the theoretical background of these communication techniques. The second half focuses on both theory and exercises on interpersonal as well as intrapersonal communication. Derste kullanılan öğretim yöntem ve teknikleri: anlatım, grup çalışması, örnek inceleme, proje hazırlama,tartışma, konuk, gözlem ve dijital kaynakların kullanımıdır.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication	Course notes
2)	Research Methods and Perspectives in Social Sciences/Phenomenology	Course notes
3)	Significance of feedback in interpersonal communication	Course notes
4)	History of psychological theory/changing focus in understanding the individual	Course notes
5)	Existentialism Humanistic psychology and effective communication	Course notes
6)	Transactional Analysis and interpersonal communication	Course notes
7)	Emotional intelligence/ Emotional Literacy	Course notes
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Communication Barriers	Course notes
10)	Effective listening/empathy	Course notes
11)	I-statements	Course notes
12)	Line of acceptance/I-statements/ Empathy	Course notes
13)	Effective problem solving methods/ Conflict resolution	Course notes
14)	Discussions using terminology within real world news context	Course notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Excerpts from:
Devito, The Interpersonal Communication Book,1995,Devito.
Malim,Birch,Wadeley, Perspectives in Psychology,1992,Macmillan Press.
Stevens,Person to Person,Pocket Books,N.Y.1967.
May, Psychology and the Human Dilemma,1979,Norton and Company.
Fromm, The Fear of Freedom,1984.Ark.
Berne, Games People Play, 1967,Penguin Books.
Harris,I’m OK, You’re OK, 1967, Avon Books.
Goleman, Emotional Intelligence, 1996,Bloomsburry.
Goleman, Working with Emotional Intelligence, Bantam Books, 1998.
Hay, J. , Donkey Bridges for Developmental TA, Sherwood Publishing, UK, 1995.
James M., Jongeward D., Born to Win, Perseus Books, 1996.
Levine M, Effective Problem Solving, Prentice Hall, 1994.
+ Handouts of recent articles on relevant issues.
At least two of the following films will be shown and discussed in class.
Awakenings
The Kid
Twelve Angry Men
Corrina Corrina

References:

Devito, The Interpersonal Communication Book,1995,Devito.
Malim,Birch,Wadeley, Perspectives in Psychology,1992,Macmillan Press.
Etkili İletişimin Önündeki 8 Engel, Kevin Hogan, Yakamoz Kitap, 2003.
İletişimsizlik Becerisi, Kadir Özer, 2000, Sistem Y.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Quizzes	1	% 15
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	3	39
Homework Assignments	1	15	15
Quizzes	1	20	20
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			117

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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Nutrition and Dietetics field systematically for practice.	4
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.	3
3)	To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.)	5
4)	To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research.	4
5)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.	4
6)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	5
7)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	4
8)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.	3
9)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	3
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	4
11)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition.	5
12)	To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.	4