MEDICINE
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
GEP0604 Interpersonal Communication 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: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Instructor NAZMİYE ARDUÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to examine interpersonal communication in terms of shaping and sustaining human relations, and the role of interpersonal communication in the development of individual identity and how it can be used as a tool to improve the communication of people with social interaction.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
First of all, students are taught how to obtain information that will enable them to know themselves and other people. At the beginning of each lesson, the student is given an olay event-situation cek to reflect on the subject of the week and a discussion is opened on it. Then, in the light of scientific and social data, the situation is explained and information is compiled. Academicians, writers, artists and practitioners who are experts in their fields are invited as speakers.

Course Content

This course covers the impact of social context, culture, identity and roles on face-to-face communication. In this course, interpersonal communication elements are analyzed within the framework of case studies. Students are expected to participate in the discussion and prepare a group project.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: BASIC CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES
2) AN OVERVIEW OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS
3) START AND DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
4) LISTENING IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
5) INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND EMPATHY IN COMMUNICATION
6) OPENING YOURSELF IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
7) NON-PERSONAL COMMUNICATION IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
8) MIDTERM!
9) SECURITY IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
10) CONFLICT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
11) EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
12) Student Presentations
13) Student Presentations
14) Student Presentations
15) Student Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: KİŞİLERARASI İLİŞKİLER ve ETKİLİ İLETİŞİM
Editör: Alim Kaya 6. Baskı 2014, Pegem Akademi
References: Etkili İletişimin Önündeki 8 Engel, Kevin Hogan, Yakamoz Kitap, 2003.
İletişimsizlik Becerisi, Kadir Özer, 2000, Sistem Y.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Quizzes 1 % 15
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes 1 5 5
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 96

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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process