INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS262	INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION	4	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:	This course aims to teach the students the ability to express themselves better in social life and in business life.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include conflicts, obstacles encountered in interpersonal communication process and skills to eliminate these based on the definition and classification of interpersonal communication.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe at least 5 of basic concepts on the interpersonal communication.
Indicate required elements for effective interpersonal communication.
Use the required body language for interpersonal communication in a group correctly and effectively.
Identify conflict types in interpersonal communication.
Solve conflicts caused by interpersonal communication.
Formulate the elements necessary for an effective interpersonal communication and form a strategy for matters such as self-expression.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Defining concepts and processes regarding communication	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading	General overview communication types	Lecture & Question and Answer
3	Reading	Differences between interpersonal communication and other communication types and effective use of them	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Reading	Interpersonal communication models 1	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Reading	Interpersonal communication models 2	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Reading	Basic behaviour models and approaches in interpersonal communication	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Reading	Types of conflict in interpersonal communication and reasons behind it	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Solutions for interpersonal communication conflicts	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	Reading	Interpersonal communication and personality; problems, solutions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Ways of communication in social life	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Points to consider in business life communication	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading	Empathy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Perception, challenging yourself, describing	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	Communication in family	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
De Vita, J. A. (2010). Kisilerarasi Iletisim. Ankara: Gazi Universitesi Iletisim Fakultesi Publications
Tasdemir, E. (2017). Kisilerarasi Iletisim. Bursa: Ekin Publications
Guruz, D. (2018). Kisilerarasi Iletisim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik 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.				3
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.				3
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.				3

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.			2

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.				3
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.			2

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.				3

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.						5
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.					4

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.			2
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.			2

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.				3
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.						5

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.				3
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.			2

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	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	3	39
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	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	158