BODY LANGUAGE AND EFFECTIVE SPEECH PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIY218	BODY LANGUAGE AND EFFECTIVE SPEECH	4	4	2	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to use the body / body language, which is the essential element of communication, and the analysis of the body language applied by others consciously or unconsciously. Effective speech is another important element of effective communication. There is a need to increase the use of communication instruments and to adopt the principles and fundamentals of communication in order to be able to explain the target audience sufficiently and clearly. The course is designed to meet these needs.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include reading the messages stored by individuals is to some extent the analysis of the subconscious. It also includes using the communication arguments at the highest level in order to propose material and spiritual losses arising from communication errors.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Find out the unprejudiced viewpoint in interpersonal communication.
Express themselves in a simple way by minimizing the margin of error in communication.
Interpret the actions of individuals by using body language and effective communication jointly and effectively
Figure out the meanings behind the visible behaviours of individuals.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Relations between body language, prejudice and labelling	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
2	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Awareness and being in the moment	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
3	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Diagnostics and treatment in communication	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
4	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Authenticity and persuasiveness in gestures and mimics	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
5	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Changing conscious behaviours with instinctive behaviours	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
6	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Visual, auditory and tactile (NLP)	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
7	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Relations between intensity of sensations and body language	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Naturality and deceitfulness	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
10	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Communication and listening circle	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
11	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Articulation, stops, parasitic voices, sound volume, speaking speed, stress, intonation, tone of voice, diction.	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
12	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Difference between communication and interaction	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
13	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Communication accidents, 6W 1H	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
14	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Headline – spot – news triplet and conveying the messages in short and in a word	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
15	Reading, Presentation, Creating a debate content, following social media.	Feedback, addressing, coding, empathy in communication	Presentation and Lecture. PowerPoint presentation by students and, debates on the course subjects
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Altıntas. E. (2013). Beden Dili Sozsuz Iletisimi. Mentis Publications.
Baltas, Z. (2015). Bedenin Dili. Remzi Publications.
Gurzap, C. (1999). Konusan Insan. Yapi Kredi Publications.
Molcho, S. Beden Dili. Gun Publications. 1st Edition
Pease, A. (1981). Body Language.

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 communication theories, mass media and the history of communication		1
2	Defines the concepts related to communication, new media and journalism.				3
3	It compares traditional journalism with digital journalism.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It relates the concept of democracy with the fields of journalism and new media.		1
2	Interprets new concepts in the media on a national and international scale within the framework of journalistic activity.				3
3	Interprets the historical development process of the media.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He uses the theoretical knowledge he has acquired in the field of communication in the field of journalism.				3
2	Analyzes the side meanings and subtexts of media contents.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepares creative content in a new media environment.					4
2	Creates news content; publishes it in print, visual and digital media.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It produces content in traditional media and new media and prepares it for publication.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It follows scientific and sectoral developments on issues related to new media and journalism, interprets changes and innovations by associating them with its field.					4
2	Analyzes the direct relationship of the discipline of journalism with democracy.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It provides cooperation with stakeholders in the sector by using databases related to new media and journalism, information and communication technologies.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It combines new media technologies with the practice of journalism.				3
2	Performs data analysis and design.					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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	8	3	24
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	3	3
Project Work	1	10	10
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	5	2	10
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	30	30
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	33	0	150