GEP1604 Interpersonal CommunicationBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs DENTAL PROSTHETICS TECHNOLOGY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
DENTAL PROSTHETICS TECHNOLOGY (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 basic structure of the human body, including head and neck region primarily forming organs and structures of systems to learn. 2
2) Laboratory equipment and materials used in dental prostheses have knowledge about. 2
3) The work carried out in the laboratories of dental prostheses and practical application can theoretically know. 1
4) Basic computer knowledge as well as to the profession learns to use the software and hardware. 4
5) Know the correct terminology for communication dentistry. 2
6) The structure of the masticatory system used in prosthetic and orthodontic treatment can produce fixed and removable prostheses and appliances. 3
7) Related to the use of dental laboratory equipment, maintenance and simple repairs when necessary. 1
8) Knows and applies the necessary hygiene rules to protect herself/himself and other employees from cross infection in the laboratory. 1
9) With dentists and other dental prosthetist can communicate effectively. 1
11) Ethical principles and professional values ​​embraced and apply them capable, professional liability, with the profession about the developments to follow and life-long learning and self-development as it champions, teamwork, within the team and provide services that communicate with people open to the dental prosthetist to be. 1
12) Dental prosthesis technology, and with it all kinds of dental development and innovation in attempts to follow and implement them, self-confidence, national and international level to be respected dental prosthetist. 1
13) Ethical principles and professional values ​​embraced and apply them capable, professional liability, with the profession about the developments to follow and life-long learning and self-development as it champions, teamwork, within the team and provide services that communicate with people open to the dental prosthetist to be. 1
14) Dental prosthesis with theoretical and practical knowledge about technology as dental prosthetist its own or in a team can produce all kinds of prosthetic apparatus. 1
15) This service can open laboratory to produce its own as a profession in the public or private organization is able to perform.
16) In line with developments in dentistry, science and technology, taking advantage of all sorts of doctors wants prosthetic and orthodontic apparatus can produce on its own.
17) These appliances can repair the disorder. While these practices pay attention to universal values​​, ethical principles and responsibilities depend on the owner works as a dental prosthetist.