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. TARIK ÇAKAR
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	Gain sufficient knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Industrial Engineering.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes and evaluates existing application areas in the field of Industrial Engineering and develops applications for their solutions.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes a system, the components of that system, the process of that system, and designs the system by examining it in line with realistic constraints and goals.	0
2	Gains the ability to model and solve engineering problems.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the problems that may be encountered in the field of industrial engineering and acquires the ability to choose and apply the appropriate method to be used in problem solving.	0
2	Selects and uses technical tools necessary for industrial engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.			2
3	Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results to examine problems in the field of industrial engineering.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains the ability to work effectively within a team.					4
2	Works effectively individually and takes responsibility.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Accesses the necessary information for a determined problem and searches for resources for this purpose.					4
2	Has the ability to follow all developments in the field of industrial engineering and constantly renew itself.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains oral and written communication skills and speaks at least one foreign language.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.				3
2	Has knowledge about the universal and social effects of industrial engineering applications and reaches solutions by being aware of the importance of an innovative approach in solving engineering problems.			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	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