INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIT161	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	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to convey the basic knowledge of communication science within the framework of elements of the communication process and mainstream communication theories.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course consists of basic concepts about the science of communication and how the communication process takes place, and mainstream communication theories, one of the first communication theories that emerged in the historical process.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic concepts of communication science.
Tell the elements of the communication process by drawing.
Summarize the types of communication by giving examples from daily life.
Describes mainstream communication theories within the framework of elements of the communication process (source, code, channel, message, target audience, feedback).
Associates the mass communication process with the basic communication models developed in the historical process.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	The concept and definition of communication term	-
2	-	Communication process and elements of the communication process	-
3	-	Communication process (source, code, channel, message, target audience, feedback)	-
4	-	Communication process (source, code, channel, message, target audience, feedback)	-
5	-	Communication types (verbal and non-verbal communication)	-
6	-	Communication types (verbal and non-verbal communication)	-
7	-	Communication barriers	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Basic communication models (Lasswell model, Shannon & Weawer model)	-
10	-	Basic communication models (Newcomb's ABX-Symmetry model, Co-Orientation model)	-
11	-	Basic communication models (Schramm's Mass Communication model, Riley & Riley model)	-
12	-	Basic communication models (Malatzke model, Gerbner model)	-
13	-	Mass communication	-
14	-	Mass communication process and mass communication theories	-
15	-	Genel Değerlendirme	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aysel Aziz, İletişime Giriş, Hiperlink Publications
Nazife Güngör, İletişime Giriş, Siyasal Publications
Orhan Gökçe, İletişime Giriş, Çizgi Publications
Metin Işık, Kitle İletişim Teorilerine Giriş, Eğitim Publications

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.			2
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.						5
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.				3
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.						5
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.		1
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.					4
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.				3
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.			2
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.					4
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.	0

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	5	6	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	49	0	158