GEP1604 Interpersonal CommunicationBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

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: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. 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.

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 Course notes
6) Humanistic psychology and effective communication Course notes
7) Transactional Analysis and interpersonal communication Course notes
8) Emotional intelligence/ Emotional Literacy Course notes
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.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Quizzes 1 % 15
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes 1 5 5
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 96

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 improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs.
2) Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials.
3) Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping
4) Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge.
5) Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system.
6) Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench.
7) Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches.
8) Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects.
9) ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits.
10) Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis
11) Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming
12) Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers. 3