INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
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
PRL3544	Interpersonal Communication	Spring Fall	3	0	3	5

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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. 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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

Based on person recognizes itself, students can observe and analyze relationships where social interaction take place such as workplace and the community.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	The Interpersonal Communication Book, by Joseph A. Devito 2001, Ninth edition, Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions	2
2)	To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance	1
3)	To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments	2
4)	To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness	2
5)	To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life	1
6)	To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets	2
7)	To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations	3
8)	To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life	2
9)	To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications	2
10)	To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes	1
11)	To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life	2
12)	To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize	2