İLETİŞİME GİRİŞ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
THP151	İLETİŞİME GİRİŞ	1	3	3	6

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	Assoc.Prof. UĞUR BALOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. İPEK GÜRKAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:
Contents of the Course Unit:

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Read and research	Definition of communication and introduction to the course (dictionary and interdisciplinary definition of the concept of 'communication')	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
2	Read and research	The communication process and its basic elements (Source, receiver, message, channel, coding, feedback, noise, etc.)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
3	Read and research	Verbal communication (structure of language)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
4	Read and research	Non-verbal communication (body language, facial expressions, gestures, spatial and temporal indicators, etc.)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
5	Read and research	Interpersonal communication (empathy, body language, active listening, etc.)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
6	Read and research	Intercultural communication (communication styles of different cultures, cultural codes, etc.)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
7	Read and research	Visual communication and symbols (visual indicators, use of icons/metaphors, visual literacy, etc.)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
8	Read and research	History of Communication I (evolution of communication tools from the invention of writing to the present day)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
9	Read and research	History of Communication II (evolution of communication tools from the invention of writing to the present day)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Read and research	Mass communication and media types (promotion and historical transformation of media such as newspapers, radio, television and cinema)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
12	Read and research	Digital communication (social media, features of digital communication, etc.)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
13	Read and research	Communication in daily life (communication within family, society, groups, the internet, identity, self, etc.)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
14	Read and research	Communication and representation (stereotypes and representation of gender, race, religion, etc.)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
15	Read and research	Communication as a research field (communication research in Türkiye and the world)	Presentation, article review, case study and case study examples, reinforcement with digital content
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret basic concepts, fields of study, theories and approaches in media.						5
2	Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.						5
3	Explain basic concepts regarding communication sciences.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events, political, cultural and economic developments by using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field within a critical context.						5
2	Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify new strategy and methods for the technical infrastructure and content of the types of television news and programs.			2
2	Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create creative contents in the field.						5
2	Interpret theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create TV Programs for several audiences by sharing the knowledge and experiences on it.		1
2	Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify basic knowledge regarding the production stages of media and technical infrastructure and creative approaches.					4
2	Research for developments, changes and innovations in the field by taking the lifelong learning as a principle.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create new ideas and new products in collaboration with the stakeholders in the field of programming and journalism.				3
2	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with the awareness of social responsibility following the national and international cases.				3
3	Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills gained in the field by taking legal, social and ethical responsibilities into consideration.				3
2	Show skills as in using camera, editorial process control, team leadership and producing creative content that are features of a professional.				3

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	12	4	48
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	5	60
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	158