PERFORMING ARTS
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
BA4003	Communication Skills I	Spring Fall	3	0	3	6

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:	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).

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Various handouts
References:	Various handouts

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.).	2
2)	They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field.	2
3)	They are aware of national and international values in performing arts.	2
4)	Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works.	1
5)	They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field.	3
6)	Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal.	3
7)	They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field.	2
8)	They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods.	3
9)	They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods.	1
10)	They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field.	1
11)	By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works.	3
12)	They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art.	2
13)	Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field.	3
14)	Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater.	2
15)	They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.	3