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Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP1604 | Interpersonal 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level | 1 |
2) | The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice | 1 |
3) | To behave according to basic professional legislation related to the field | 1 |
4) | Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication | 3 |
5) | Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional | 3 |
6) | Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness | 4 |
7) | Effective use the terminology of the field | 1 |
8) | To prepare the ambulance for emergency call and patient transfer. | 1 |
9) | To performe emergency medical care and interventions | 1 |
10) | To performe the professional skills for initial diagnosis and prehospital emergency management | 1 |
11) | To have the ability of evaluation of the incident scene. | 1 |