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	Prof. KUBİLAY ÇİMEN
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	Student will be able to identify the concepts related to Physical Education and Sports Sciences.	0
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of sports management science.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to interpret the legislation on sport organizations.	0
2	Student will be able to discuss the functioning of sport organizations with the knowledge gained within the framework of basic components that constitute the management function and use this knowledge in application.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the activities of sport organizations in public, private and civil society organizations and identify the human resources, marketing and financial needs related with these activities.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to use the education, management and information technologies related with the solution of possible problems in the financial, marketing and governance decision making processes of sport organization.	0
2	Student will be able to analyze the environmental factors affecting the management processes of sport organizations.	0
3	Student will be able to analyze the assessment results of current applications related with personnel and process management in sports organizations by using the scientific research methods and techniques.	0
4	Student will be able to analyze the dimensions of management process and structure of public organizations that organize and execute the national and international sport organizations.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer projects, activities, social and sports activities in collaborative group studies and to solve possible problems that might be encountered within the process.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be interested in developing management skills within the context of different managerial competencies.			2
2	Student will be able to examine the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.			2
2	Student will be able to use his/her knowledge and competence in sports management practices more effectively with his/her social life and communication skills in sports activities, organizations and studies carried out at national and international levels.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to describe accepted ethical values and legal regulations in the field of sport sciences and in social life, and to apply the relevant articles in the legislation in case of need.	0
2	Student will be able to solve any possible problems that may appear in the management processes of sport organizations within ethical values.		1
3	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the sports management profession; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.		1

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