INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION SCIENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MEC151	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION SCIENCE	1	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. ÇAĞLA KAYA İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYSUN KÖRLÜ TOPAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce students to the phenomenon of communication from an interdisciplinary approach; to provide an understanding of communication processes, types and tools in historical and contemporary contexts. The course focuses on various forms of communication, including verbal, nonverbal, intercultural, and digital communication, as well as areas such as representation, visual communication, and communication studies, with the goal of helping students develop a critical and conscious understanding of communication.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes the following; definition of communication, communication process and basic elements, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, visiual communication and symbols, history of communication, mass communication and types of media, digital communication, communication in everyday life, communication and representation, communication as a field of research.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the concept of communication, its fundamental elements and different types of communication, and explains the communication process.
Compares verbal, non-verbal, interpersonal and intercultural forms of communication and gives examples from everyday life.
Summarises the historical development of mass communication tools and the characteristics of digital communication.
Learns the academic qualities of communication studies as a field of research.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition of communication and introduction to the course	Presentation and discussion
2	Reading sources (books, articles)	Communication process and basic elements	Presentation and discussion
3	Reading sources (books, articles)	Verbal communication	Presentation and discussion
4	Reading sources (books, articles)	Nonverbal communication	Presentation and discussion
5	Reading sources (books, articles)	Interpersonal communication	Presentation and discussion
6	Reading sources (books, articles)	Intercultural communication	Presentation and discussion
7	Reading sources (books, articles)	Visual communication and symbols	Presentation and discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading sources (books, articles)	History of communication I	Presentation and discussion
10	Reading sources (books, articles)	History of communication II	Presentation and discussion
11	Reading sources (books, articles)	Mass communication and types of media	Presentation and discussion
12	Reading sources (books, articles)	Digital communication	Presentation and discussion
13	Reading sources (books, articles)	Communication in everyday life	Presentation and discussion
14	Reading sources (books, articles)	Communication and representation	Presentation and discussion
15	Reading sources (books, articles)	Communication as a field of research	Presentation and discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Steinberg, S. (2007). An introduction to communication studies. Juta and Company Ltd.
Monaghan, L., Goodman, J. E., & Robinson, J. (Eds.). (2012). A cultural approach to interpersonal communication: Essential readings. John Wiley & Sons.
Ting-Toomey, S., & Dorjee, T. (2018). Communicating across cultures. Guilford Publications.
Lull, J. (2000). Media, communication, culture: A global approach. Columbia University Press.
Fiske, J. (2010). Introduction to communication studies. Routledge.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes the basic concepts related to the field and defines the concepts related to it.						5
2	Classifies current developments in the field of Media and Communication.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.					4
2	By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.				3
2	Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies independent working methods related with Media and Communication field.				3
2	Manages teamworks related with his / her field.					4
3	Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compares whether the concepts and techniques in the field of Media and Communication are up-to-date and analyze whether these concepts and techniques are applicable.				3
2	Summarizes the literature in his/her field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of Media and Communication field					4
2	Organizes group studies in his/her field.					4
3	Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Alanı ile ilgili yeni bilgi ve teknikler üretir.				3
2	Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.					4
3	Examines the results of studies related with Media and Communication field.					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	13	4	52
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	6	72
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	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	179