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	7	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	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
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	Identifies the concepts of recreation area					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Regarding the recreation leadership profession; discusses the organization and functioning of leisure activities with the knowledge gained in program development, planning, execution and evaluation.						5
2	Describes the concepts of recreation and theories of physical and mental development.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies free time activities for the needs of individuals and groups, taking into account socio-demographic and socio-cultural characteristics.						5
2	Analyzes the data of planning, implementation and results of current activities in the field of recreation using scientific research methods and techniques.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the application area, equipment, technological software, written materials and human resources efficiently in free time activities implemented to increase the quality of life of individuals and groups.						5
2	Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.						5
3	Solves the problems related to recreation area, sports science and recreation leadership profession from a critical and questioning point of view based on the literature knowledge it has.					4
4	Chooses the appropriate free time activity for the goals to be achieved by taking into consideration the socio-demographic characteristics of the individual and/or the group also formulates the program content of the free time activity.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Administeres scientific research, project, activity, sports and social leisure activities and solves possible problems that may be encountered in the process in collaborative group Works.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related to recreation leadership practices.						5
2	By adopting the principle of lifelong learning; examines the current knowledge and skills from a critical perspective in the light of scientific, technological and current developments.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Expresses his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable way orally and in writing.						5
2	Use their knowledge and competencies regarding recreational leadership practices more effectively with their social life and communication skills in the sports activities, organizations and works carried out at national and international level.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes and applies ethical values accepted in communal living with the profession of recreation leadership.						5
2	Recognizes the problems related to leisure activities and the needs of the group also, analyzes the social development of the society to produce solution theories by making use of the historical development process and theoretical knowledge of the recreation area.					4
3	Arranges original projects, organizations, and activities with sustainable social and social content specific to its field by using the personality traits with social skills required by the recreation leadership profession.						5

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