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
GEP0011	Health Literacy	Fall	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 :	Assist. Prof. SELDA POLAT
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is; to teach basic knowledge about Health Literacy (HL) and to gain skills for the use of this knowledge. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who can successfully complete this course;
1-Knows the concepts of health-disease
2-Categorise the concept of health literacy 3-Use the information obtained about health literacy in daily life
4-Knows the concept of health promotion
5-Knows the ways of accessing the right information sources in the field of health

Course Content

This course aims to introduce the basic concepts of health literacy and to develop individuals' ability to understand, evaluate and use health-related information. Themes such as the role of health professionals, health literacy in relation to media, health literacy in the context of women's, children's and elderly health are discussed. In addition, the effects of health literacy on individual and community health are discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course introduction Course syllabus will be explained in detail
2)	Explanation of concepts: Definition of Health Literacy General information and Importance
3)	Health Literacy Levels
4)	literature review and HL
5)	Health Professionals and HL
6)	Evaluation of Health Literacy in terms of Health Expenditures and Health Services Utilisation
7)	Patient Empowerment and HL
8)	MIDTERM
9)	Health Literacy in Risky Groups
10)	Health Literacy in terms of Women's Health
11)	Health Literacy in Children
12)	Health Literacy for Active Ageing
13)	Media and HL
14)	Evaluation of the course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1.Sağlık iletişimi perspektifinde sağlık okuryazarlığı. Figen Sabırcan. [N.p.] : İstanbul. 2021. eBook. Language: Turkish , Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
2.Health Literacy : New Directions in Research, Theory and Practice. Logan, Robert A.; IOS Press; Siegel, Elliot R. Series: Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, volume 240. Amsterdam : IOS Press. 2017. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
3.Health Literacy : Developments, Issues and Outcomes. Perry, Derek; Moore, Robert. Series: Public Health in the 21st Century. Hauppauge, NY : Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2013. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
4.Health literacy : breakthroughs in research and practice/ Information Resources Management Association, editor. Pennsylvania : IGI Global, 2017 PDFs (517 pages) : illustrations. Language: English, Veritabanı: Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi Katalogu
5.Health Literacy : A Prescription to End Confusion. Institute of Medicine; Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health; Committee on Health Literacy; David A. Kindig; Allison M. Panzer; Lynn Nielsen-Bohlman. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press. 2004. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
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	13	6	78
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