NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)
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
GEP0618 Communication and Stress Management 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: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Instructor SİNEM İNCE
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor NAZMİYE ARDUÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The course aims to improve the communication skills of students, analyze the relationship between stress and organizational stress management and personal structure, and develop communication skills that will turn into lifelong gains.
In the course, you will be taught how to understand how stress arises through class exercises and readings, and how to apply stress management principles to achieve high performance.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Students analyze their own communication methods
2. To raise awareness of the differences and boundaries between communication and relationship.
3. Students gain awareness about communication theories and mass communication.
4. Students learn about stress.
5. Students gain stress management skills as individuals
6. By gaining information about stressors, students gain awareness of the stressors in their own lives and in the social environment.
7.To enable students to gain skills in the impact and management of organizational stress in their working lives.
8.Understand the complex relationship between stress and physical health

Course Content

In this course the relation between communication and stress management will be defined. Type of communication, communication problems, nature of stress, stress-related communication problems, personality and social factors in stress management will be analyzed.
The teaching methods to be used in the course are as follows:
Lecture: Theoretical information about communication and the connection between communication and stress, transfer of information about awareness,
Discussions: Discussions about the flow of daily communication, good examples and bad examples
Case analysis: Analysis of communication language in cases affecting our daily lives in the media and social media, group discussion
Research: Article research and readings on the topics to be given

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Let's get to know ourselves. Brain structure and working model Pls watch video Prof.Dr. Turker Kılıç
2) What is communication? Communication elements and types Please take notes on your own communication structure.
3) Difference between communication and relationship
4) What is successful communication?
5) Social Media and Communication
6) Communication and Persuasion
7) Communicaiton adn Body Language
8) Midterm projects presantations
9) Mass Media and our lifes
10) Definition, effects and types of stress
11) Personality and stress management
12) Personality and stress management II
13) Organizational stress
14) General course repetition

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kitle İletişim Kurmaları, 4x4’lül iletişim, Stres Yönetimi
References: Kitle İletişim Kuramları, 4x4’lük iletişim, Stres Yönetimi, Kitle Psikolojisi (Frued), Beden Dili- Joe Navarro & Marvin Karlins, Hemen Şimdi Stresi Yenin Kirk D. Strosahl, Patricia J. Robinson

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
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 Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 12 4 48
Homework Assignments 2 15 30
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 121

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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Nutrition and Dietetics field systematically for practice. 4
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. 3
3) To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.) 5
4) To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research. 4
5) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. 4
6) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 5
7) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 4
8) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 3
9) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 3
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 4
11) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition. 5
12) To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. 4