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| 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 | Spring | 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. |
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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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| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Total | % | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 0 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % | |
| Total | % | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 1 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 2 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 1 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 1 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 1 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 1 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 1 |