| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| BA4003 | Communication Skills I | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ÜMİT EROL |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This couse aims at introducing students with the different aspects and methods of interpersonal and business communication (including verbal interactions, nonverbal cues, and even using technology to maximize impact). |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Upon successful completion of this course, the enrolled students will: -Recognize and describe various communication styles. -Understand building an effective verbal and nonverbal communication. -Demonstrate proper techniques when using writing as a communication tool. -Understands techniques for an effective group communication. -Understand the importance of communication in global business life. -Understand the importance and ways of using technological tools in interpersonal and business communication -Describe communication strategies to resolve disagreements and conflicts. |
| Recognizing and Understanding Communication Styles, Verbal Communication, Nonverbal Communication , Communicating in Writing, Group Communication, Communications Technology, Barriers to Communication, Cultural Aspects of Communication, Disagreements and Conflicts, Negotiation |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Recognizing and Understanding Communication Styles | |
| 2) | Verbal Communication | |
| 3) | Non Verbal Communication | |
| 4) | Communication through Writing | |
| 5) | Cultivating Conversational Skills | |
| 6) | Communication in A Global World | |
| 7) | Using Technological Tools | |
| 8) | Midterm Examination | |
| 9) | Barriers to Communication | |
| 10) | Communication among Different Cultures | |
| 11) | Disagreement and Conflict Resolving | |
| 12) | Negotiation Techniques | |
| 13) | Case Study | |
| 14) | Case Study |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Various handouts |
| References: | Various handouts |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | % 15 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 45 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 55 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 45 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 64 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 141 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | |
| 9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. | 3 |