POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
GEP0611 | Effective Skills for Communication | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | GE-Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Instructor ELİF CANAN ONAT |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor DENİZ SAYDAM SARIKARDAŞOĞLU |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The course will examine dimensions of communication styles, concepts, principles and theories of communication and how these apply to effective communication. It will address communication in problem-solving processes, the importance of communication to effective leadership, and the importance of effective communication. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Students understand the nature and the importance of effective communication 2. The student will gain knowledge of concepts, theories, and research findings in effective communication. 3. Students identify which behaviors negatively impact and which ones impact positively relationships they are in 4. Students identify, explain and analyze the psychological, social, cultural and linguistic factors which affect the communication of humans 5. Students describe and apply specific skills to the following areas of the human communication process: perception, empathy, listening, and conflict management. 6. Students identify the factors which contribute to a healthy communication climate 7. Students identify the various stages of interpersonal relationships 8. Students identify the value and the challenges of using verbal communication 9. Students will understand various contexts (friendship, family, etc.) in which effective communication occurs 10. Students improve their skills in observing, analyzing, and critiquing their own communicative behaviors as well as those of others. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | General Overview about Communication | |
2) | Defining the Nature and the Importance of Effective Communication: Models &Myths | |
3) | Verbal & nonverbal communication patterns & styles | |
4) | The role of Culture and Identity | |
5) | Self & Self- Disclosure | |
6) | Listening & interpersonal dynamics | |
7) | Language and the Power of Words | |
8) | Effective Listening | |
9) | Midterm | |
10) | Interpersonal communication in intimate relationships (family and friends) | |
11) | Communication & Technology | |
12) | Building interpersonal communication competence | |
13) | Conflict management & problem-solving strategies | |
14) | Miscommunication | |
15) | Overview (genel tekrar) |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 7 Steps to Effective Communication, Prem P. Bhalla, Goodwill Publishing House Kişilerarası İletişim Bilgiler-Etkiler-Engeller , Demet Gürüz/ Ayşen Temel Eğnili, İletişim Yayınları Akla ve Kalbe Giden İletişim Yolları, Fatoş Karahasan, CEO Plus. Kişilerarası İlişkiler ve Etkili İletişim, Alim Kaya, Pegem Akademi, 7.baskı, 2015. |
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Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. | |
2) | Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. | |
3) | Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. | |
4) | Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. | |
5) | Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. | |
6) | Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. | |
7) | Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. | |
8) | Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. | |
9) | Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. | |
10) | Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. | |
11) | Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. | |
12) | Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |