GEP1604 Interpersonal CommunicationBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs AUDIOMETRY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
AUDIOMETRY (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) The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level.
2) The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field.
3) The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies.
4) The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
5) The student possesses the consciousness of wholelife learning.
6) The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
7) The student is sensitive to and he monitors progress about the events related to his field of study and in the agenda of the society and the world. He informs relevant people and institutions by using his acquired basic knowledge and skills about these issues.
8) The student supports the social environment projects and activities with a sense of social responsibility.
9) The student monitors the information about his field and communicates with his colleagues by using a foreign language.
10) The student uses information and communication technologies with basic level of computer software which his field of study requires.
11) The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.
12) The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes.
13) The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
14) The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.