| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| ILT153 |
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION |
1 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
| Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
| Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. ASLI KASAR |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. ASLI KASAR |
| Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
| Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to provide the students with introduction to communication discipline course and familiarize with basic concepts on communication. |
| Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include addressing communication concept and explaining functions, basic elements and channels of communication. Interpersonal and mass communication subjects will be studied after the students are shown types of communication under the subjects of verbal, non-verbal, written and visual communication. Historical development of communication tools will be summarized after examining the main communication models. Development of communication in Turkey will also be addressed within scope of the course. Relation of communication with other disciplines, communication research conducted and ethics in communication will create the contents of last weeks. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
| Define the concept and functions of communication. |
| Explain the process and basic elements of communication. |
| Classify communication model |
| Tell different period characteristics of communication history. |
| Relate communication with other disciplines |
| Compare research conducted on communication. |
| Interpret ethical problems in communication. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
| Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
| 1 |
Reading |
Concept of Communication |
- |
| 2 |
Reading |
Functions of Communication |
- |
| 3 |
Reading |
Basics of Communication and Communication Channels |
- |
| 4 |
Reading |
Communication Types |
- |
| 5 |
Reading |
Interpersonal Communication |
- |
| 6 |
Reading |
Mass Communication |
- |
| 7 |
Reading |
Communication Styles |
- |
| 8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 9 |
Reading |
Communication Devices |
- |
| 10 |
Reading |
History of Communication |
- |
| 11 |
Reading |
Communication in Turkey |
- |
| 12 |
Reading |
Communication Disciplines |
- |
| 13 |
Reading |
Communication Researches |
- |
| 14 |
Reading |
Communication and Ethics |
- |
| 15 |
Reading |
General Evaluation |
- |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
ASSESSMENT |
| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
| Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
The students will be able to explain him/herself in verbally and orally in Turkish and at least in one foreign language in order to be able to work together with the professional persons and institutions.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
The students will be able to define the basic concepts in the field of communication and design
|
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|
|
|
4 |
|
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
The students will be able to create designs by processing technical information in the field of Communication and Digital Visual Design.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
The students will be able to make applications in the field of Digital Design and Multimedia.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
| 2 |
The students will be able to use the softwares required for each stage of the post-production process in a communication facility.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
The students will be able to solve communication, design and artistic problems individually and as well as a member of a team in the field of digital media design.
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
The students will be able to interpret communication, social and design concepts used in the discipline of Communication Design.
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
He/she follows the artistic agenda of the day.
He/she produces written and oral works based on the oral and written communication agenda of the day.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
| 2 |
The students will be able to develop projects within an interdisciplinary perspective, conscious of being a communicator and designer.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
The students will be able to formulate various analytical visual communication strategies using the knowledge of communication and design science in the construction and implementation of sustainable design principles.
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
| 2 |
The students will be able to create designs using advanced computer softwares and information-communication technologies that are required by the discipline of Communication Design .
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
| 3 |
The students will be able to develop campaigns aimed at solving political and social visual communication problems by taking advantage of the historical and theoretical knowledge of the discipline of Communication Design.
|
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|
4 |
|
WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
| Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
| Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preliminary & Further Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reading |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assignment (Homework) |
2 |
7 |
14 |
| Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final Exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Preparation for the Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
18 |
18 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
32 |
0 |
127 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
127 |
|
|
Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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