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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 | Fall 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. |
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) | Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically. | |
2) | To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process. | |
3) | Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education. | |
4) | Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life. | |
5) | To know how to develop, apply and evaluate learning mediums with sıitable education programs, teaching approach and methods and techniques which is flexible for each individual child . | |
6) | To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton. | |
7) | To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process. | |
8) | To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups. | |
9) | To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth. | |
10) | To cooperate and collaborate with other individuals and community to bring awareness about early childhood education to society. | |
11) | To be able to recognize problems in early childhood education, to bring scientifically acceptable solutions to these problems and participate effectively in projects leading to such solutions. | |
12) | Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly. | |
13) | To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values. | |
14) | To recognize and respect different cultures and to be sensitive to individual and cultural differences. | |
15) | To demonstrate competence and ethical approach in information and communication technologies. | |
16) | To demonstrate English profiency in communicating, knowledge sharing and professional development areas of early childhood education. |