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INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
HIT103 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION 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 Prof. HÜSEYİN DİKME
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÖZLEM ÇETİN ÖZTÜRK
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to explain the structure and the basis of communication by taking into consideration the types and characteristics of communication.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects as in memorizing the basic concepts of communication, summarizing the ways to establish effective communication skills, remembering the necessary tools to create a communication strategy, differentiating the types of communication.

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

Tell the meaning of communication correctly in the framework of the basic concepts of communication at any time.
Choose the following features of communication programs by referring to previous communication programs.
Explain the structure of communication.
Relate at least 3 recalled features of communication with the relevant communication program.
Infer which means of communication should be used when communicating with an individual or community by recalling the features of communication.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading the related subject in the coursebook What is Communication? Definitions of Communication and Common Points of These Definitions Lecture & Question and Answer
2 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Elements of The Communication Process Lecture & Question and Answer
3 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Communication Types, Forms, Levels And Dimensions Lecture & Question and Answer
4 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Communication Functions Lecture & Question and Answer
5 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Communication Tools Lecture & Question and Answer
6 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Interpersonal Communication Lecture & Question and Answer
7 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Communication and Ethics Lecture & Question and Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Mass Communication Concept Lecture & Question and Answer
10 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Mass Media Lecture & Question and Answer
11 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Mass Communication And Popular Culture Lecture & Question and Answer
12 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Approaches in Mainstream Communication Theories Lecture & Question and Answer
13 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Mainstream Communication Theories Lecture & Question and Answer
14 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Communication, Meaning And Indicators Lecture & Question and Answer
15 Reading the related subject in the coursebook Critical Approaches Lecture & Question and Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Fiske, J. (1996). Iletisim Calismalarina Giris, Ark Publications
Gungor, N. (2011). Iletisime Giris, Siyasal Bookstore
Mutlu, E. (2008). Iletisim Sozlugu, Ayrac Publications
Aziz, A. (2012). Iletisime Giris, Hiperlink Publications
Fiske, J. (2010). Introduction to Communication Studies. Routledge.

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
Has advanced knowledge in the field.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Uses the basic information in the field of Advertising in interdisciplinary studies.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has the ability to transfer the knowledge of the field to employees and teammates.
2
2
Has the ability interpret and analyze data, define problems and propose solutions using acquired information relating to the area by using the information in decisions, practices and behaviors.
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Creates communication programs within the advertising campaign.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Conducts research and studies on subjects related to the field.
1
2
Takes responsibility in accordance with the project objectives as a project manager or participant.
0
3
Sets the purpose and target for the organization / institution.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluates critically the acquired knowledge and skills.
4
2
Shows that he/she understands the continuity of the learning need.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Conveys his / her thoughts and suggestions at the level of knowledge and skills related to the field to those concerned in written and verbal form.
3
2
Communicates effectively with stakeholders in the professional field.
5
3
Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at minimum advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
0
4
Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Behaves in accordance with organization/institution, business and social ethical values.
1
2
Analyzes the relations of the organization/institution with its stakeholders and executes them effectively.
1
3
Has the ability to encourage innovations.
1
4
Thinks critically about the organization / institution.
3
5
Has sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
1

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 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 3 42
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 14 14
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 11 11
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 46 0 153
Total Workload of the Course Unit 153
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0