OPTICIANRY (TURKISH) | |||||
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) | To be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally | |
2) | To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively | |
3) | To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules | |
4) | To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication | |
5) | To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level | |
6) | To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology | |
7) | To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally | |
8) | To have knowledge of basic vision devices such as glasses, contact lenses and low vision devices (telescopic products, etc.) | |
9) | To be able to select, sell and prepare basic vision devices according to the prescription and ensure their adaptation to the user | |
10) | To be able to measure the diopter of prescription glasses and contact lenses and make the necessary adjustments for their fitting |