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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 |
PRL3544 | Interpersonal Communication | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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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. İDİL KARADEMİRLİDAĞ SUHER |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor DENİZ SAYDAM SARIKARDAŞOĞLU |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to introduce and discuss main research areas and theories in interpersonal communication. In addition to more general aspects of interpersonal communication, the focus will be on personal and special issues such as listening, verbal and nonverbal messages, power, and ethics in interpersonal communication. By providing a variety of interpersonal situations, the course will help students to be better equipped to make more informed and effective communication decisions. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) Student define, the various meanings and definitions of interpersonal communication and social interaction 2) Describe the processes which influence the formation of self-concept and self-esteem and examine their own self-concept and self-esteem. 3) Describe and apply specific skills to the following areas of the human communication process: perception, empathy, listening, and power. 4) Students will develop increased skills in observing, analyzing, and critiquing their own communicative behaviors as well as those of others. 5) Students discuss the ethical dimensions of interpersonal communication. 6) Students learn the importance of verbal and nonverbal messages. Relations will be aware of that. 7) Students know, nature of power and its principles, its types, and the ways to communicate power 8) Students learn assertive strategies for managing conflict in their lives. 9) Students know, why and how relationships develop in workplace. |
Based on person recognizes itself, students can observe and analyze relationships where social interaction take place such as workplace and the community. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introductions and course overview. General Communication and interpersonal Communication. | |
2) | Nature of interpersonal communication | |
3) | The Self | |
4) | Self esteem | |
5) | Perception | |
6) | Listening | |
7) | Ethic | |
8) | Conversation | |
9) | Nonverbal Communication | |
10) | Power | |
11) | Conflict | |
12) | Relationships in the workplace | |
13) | case studies | |
14) | General review |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: | The Interpersonal Communication Book, by Joseph A. Devito 2001, Ninth edition, Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 73 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 3 |
Midterms | 1 | 3 |
Final | 2 | 4 |
Total Workload | 125 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. |