INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
URH105	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION	3	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. ABDULSAMET HAŞILOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to explain the structure and the basis of communication by considering the types and characteristics of communication.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; memorizing the basic concepts of communication, summarizing the ways of establishing effective communication skills, remembering the necessary tools to create a communication strategy and distinguishing the forms of communication.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the information about the structure and basis of communication.
Define at least 3 characteristics of communication and associate these features with the program in an existing communication program.
When communicating with an individual or community remember the features of communication and differentiate which communication means should be used

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	What is communication? Definitions of communication and common features of these definitions	Narration Question-response method
2	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Basic elements of communication (Source, receiver, message, feedback)	Narration Question-response method
3	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Breakdown of communication "Miscommunication"	Narration Question-response method
4	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Types of communication; verbal, written and non-verbal	Narration Question-response method
5	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Types of communication by context	Narration Question-response method
6	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Internal communication, interpersonal communication, group-team communication, people-public communication.	Narration Question-response method
7	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Organizational communication, interpersonal communication, mass communication	Narration Question-response method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Functions of communication	Narration Question-response method
10	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Communication tools; photograph, telegram, telehone, telefax (Audio & Video Recording Tools, LPs & CDs)	Narration Question-response method
11	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Developments in communication technologies	Narration Question-response method
12	Reading book chapters related with the subject	How should interpersonal communication be?	Narration Question-response method
13	Reading book chapters related with the subject	How does mass communication occur?	Narration Question-response method
14	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Communication Channels	Narration Question-response method
15	Reading book chapters related with the subject	Communication and globalization. Communication and ideology	Narration Question-response method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aziz, Aysel; İletişime Giriş (Introduction to Communication), İstanbul: Hyperlink Publications, 2010.
Oskay, Ünsal; İletişimin ABC’si (ABC of Communication), Der Publications, 2001.
Zıllıoğlu, Merih; İletişim Nedir? (What is Communication?), Cem Publications, 2007.

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	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of computer science and relates them to the groundwork of computer science.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from mathematics, probability, statistics and various other branches of life sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate computational model under reasonable constraints.
2	Designs a computer-aided conceptual model with modern techniques.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of computer science applications and develops appropriate solutions.
2	Identifies, models and solves computer engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.
3	Determines and uses the necessary information technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitors the developments in the field of information technologies by means of internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.
2	Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.

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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	5	2	10
Assignment (Homework)	1	8	8
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	20	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	15	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	125