GEP1611 Effective Skills for CommunicationBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs DENTAL PROSTHETICS TECHNOLOGY (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementBologna CommissionNational Qualifications
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
GEP1611 Effective Skills for 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: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor NEBİ CEYLAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to define the basic concepts and models of communication; to examine new communication technologies; to provide students with knowledge and skills regarding interpersonal communication, teamwork, problem-solving strategies and ethical issues in communication.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to;

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

Definition and Importance of Communication, Elements of Communication and Levels of Communication, Communication, Types of Communication: Written Communication, Types of Communication: Nonverbal Communication, Subject Description, Visual Communication and Mass Communication, Organizational Communication and Barriers to Communication
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, reading, group work, sample examination, problem solving, discussion, observation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course
2) Defining the Nature and the Importance of Effective Communication: Models &Myths
3) Elements of Communication and Levels of Communication
4) Types of Communication: Verbal Communication
5) Types of Communication: Written Communication
6) Types of Communication: Nonverbal Communication
7) Visual Communication and Mass Communication
8) Midterm Week
9) Organizational Communication
10) Barriers to Communication
11) Listening Skills
12) Empathy and Communication Body Language
13) Attitudes and Social Influences and Persuasive Communication
14) Interpersonal Communication Conflicts and Conflict Management

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1.Demet Gürüz, Ayşen Temel Eğinli İletişim Becerileri: Anlamak, Anlatmak, Anlaşmak, Ankara, Nobel Yayınevi, 2020.
2.Zuhal Baltaş, Acar Baltaş, Renkli Resimlerle Bedenin Dili, 53.B. İstanbul, Remzi Kitabevi, 2019.
3. Müjde Ker Dinçer, İletişimin Kalbi Sözsüz İletişim Becerileri, Ankara, Nobel Yayınevi, 2015..
4.Nazife Küçükaslan, Etkili İletişim Teknikleri, Bursa, Ekin Yayınevi, 2014
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 4 52
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 115

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. 1
2) Laboratory equipment and materials used in dental prostheses have knowledge about. 1
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. 1
5) Know the correct terminology for communication dentistry. 1
6) The structure of the masticatory system used in prosthetic and orthodontic treatment can produce fixed and removable prostheses and appliances. 1
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
10) 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
11) 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
12) To be a prosthetic technician with up-to-date equipment who can realize the theoretical professional skills as practical application 1
13) 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
14) This service can open laboratory to produce its own as a profession in the public or private organization is able to perform. 1
15) 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. 1
16) 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. 1