INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HTP113	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer GÖRKEM GÜLAY DOĞAN ATICI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to examine communication research, theory and approaches.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the concept and fundamentals of communication science, dialectical linguistics and semiotic approaches, rhetoric, mass communication.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the concepts of communication and coordination. (define) (1)
Defines verbal, non-verbal and written communication. (define) ( 1 )
Defines communication theories, persuasion and empathy. (define) (1)
Explains listening and communication skills. (explain) (2)
Explains interpersonal communication methods and body language. (explain) (2)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General Information About Course Content, Introducing Course Resources.	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
2	Source: Tekinalp, Ş. and Uzun R. (2019). Researches and Theories of Communication: Part 3	Linear, Socio-psychological and Social Approaches in Mainstream Communication Theories	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
3	Harris T.A., M.D. (2020). I am OK You are OK: Part 1	From two-way human nature to common communication rules	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
4	Harris T.A., M.D. (2020). I am OK You are OK: Part 2	Parent, Adult, Child	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
5	Harris T.A., M.D. (2020). I am OK You are OK: Part 3	Four Life Positions	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
6	Harris T.A., M.D. (2020). I am OK You are OK: Part 4 and 5	We Can Change, Analysis of Transactions	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
7	Harris T.A., M.D. (2020). I am OK You are OK: Part 6	How Do We Differentiate and Use Time?	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Harris T.A., M.D. (2020). I am OK You are OK: Part 8	Parent, Adult, Child and Marriage	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
10	Harris T.A., M.D. (2020). I am OK You are OK: Part 9	Parent, Adult, Child and Marriage	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
11	Harris T.A., M.D. (2020). I am OK You are OK: Part 10	Parents, Adults, Children and Adolescents	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
12	Harris T.A., M.D. (2020). I am OK You are OK: Part 12	Parents, Adults, Children and Moral Values	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
13	Harris T.A., M.D. (2020). I am OK You are OK: Part 13	Social Importance of Parent, Adult, Child	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
14	Yıldırım, B. (2015). With Methods, Applications and Examples in Communication Research: 321- 337	Rhetorical analysis and its use in advertisements	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
15	-	An overview	Lecture, Question Answer, Discussion Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tekinalp, S. and Uzun R. (2019). Researches and Theories of Communication. Istanbul: Beta Publishing and Distribution Inc.
Yıldırım, B. (2015). With Methods, Applications and Examples in Communication Research. Istanbul: L-T Literature Academia.
Harris T.A., M.D. (2020). I am OK You are OK. Trans. Muzaffer Şahin, 17th Edition. Istanbul: Okuyan Us. publication
Condril, J. & Bough B. (2014). 101 Communication Path. Trans. Aslı Şahin, Istanbul: White publication
Buzan, T., & Buzan B. (2020). Mind Maps. Trans. Güntülü Tercanlı, 9th Edition. Istanbul: Alpha publication
McRaney D. (2011). Actually, you are not that smart. Trans. Köksal Gülerkaya, Istanbul: Pegasus publication
Aristotle (2017). Rhetoric, Trans. M. H. Doğan, Istanbul: Yapı Kredi 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	In theoretical terms about the work in the area of radio-television department at a level ensuring the competency and proficiency levels have relationships with the teaching of creative ideas.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Information communication technology is highly developed individuals graduate from this department nowadays, as people trained and factual knowledge in the sense of media literacy to bring it to a higher level should establish a quality level.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Theoretically able to work in the mass media to educate people and theoretical sense of perspective that can renew itself and create a broad vision ..						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To practice a degree in Radio and Television in the sense of people having various facilities and from school when they are mez Dunn in the light of these applications have the skills to work in the media should be.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work independently and to do original work to educate individuals who can take responsibility and ensure that you receive in the media.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Learning is a process that can be understood at the level of competence and learning to be open to new communication tools that analyze the mass of the people to enable them to work on.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Contact our era can be described as a social skills, social competence of individuals to make progress in the media as a target to create.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Media people involved in high-level competencies specific to the field to move to a point and noting areas to ensure successful employment of individuals.					4

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	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	12	1	12
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	14	2	28
Project Work	4	1	4
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	2	3	6
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	2	3	6
Social Activity	1	3	3
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	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	81	0	151