GEP0611 Effective Skills for CommunicationBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0611 Effective Skills for 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.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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)

Sources

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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Evaluation System

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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. 3
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. 3