POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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 Spring 3 0 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. BERNA GÜLOĞLU
Instructor NAZMİYE ARDUÇ
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 Outputs

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: 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
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 1 % 15
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes 1 5 5
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 1 10 10
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
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) Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice.
2) Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies.
3) Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences.
4) Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments.
5) Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy.
6) Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member.
7) Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development.
8) Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies.
9) Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives.
10) Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments.
11) Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era.
12) Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics.