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PERSUASION THEORIES AND RHETORIC PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
HRY318 PERSUASION THEORIES AND RHETORIC 5 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 Assist.Prof. NEVRUZ BERNA TATLISU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to explain the importance of persuasion process and discourse in communication, and to explain the function of rhetorical texts and visuals between source and receiver.
Contents of the Course Unit: The content of the course includes concepts of persuasion, concepts of persuasion and rhetoric, elements of persuasion, theory of behavior, theory of social learning.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Discuss which arguments will be used in the persuasion process.
Analyze the propositions used in the message by the other party during the persuasion.
Defend the argument of the validity of the persuasion.
Persuade the target audience using the Ethos, Pathos, Logos features in accordance with the target audience's expectations.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Content of Lesson Presentation and Lecture
2 Reading Meaning of Persuasion Presentation and Lecture
3 Reading Persuasion theories Presentation and Lecture
4 Reading Persuasion and Rhetorical Concept Presentation and Lecture
5 Reading Sides of persuasion Presentation and Lecture
6 Reading Persuasion Elements Logos(Ethos,Pathos,Logos) Presentation and Lecture
7 Reading Persuasion Elements Logos(Ethos,Pathos,Logos) Presentation and Lecture
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Persuasion Elements Logos(Ethos,Pathos,Logos) Presentation and Lecture
10 Reading Aristotle and Rhetoric Presentation and Lecture
11 Reading Aristotle and Rhetoric The Concept of Attitude and Change of Attitude Presentation and Lecture
12 Reading Aristotle and Rhetoric The Concept of Attitude and Change of Attitude Presentation and Lecture
13 Reading Psychology of Mass Presentation and Lecture
14 Reading Motivational persuasion theories, basic motivation theories, hedonism, psychoanalysis, impact-response theories and approaches Presentation and Lecture
15 Reading Motivational persuasion theories, basic motivation theories, hedonism, psychoanalysis, impact-response theories and approaches,Revision Presentation and Lecture
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Baba,Ç.(2018). Retoriğin İkna Gücü, Çizgi Publication.
Cıaldini,R.B.(2003).İknanın Psikolojisi, Çeviren: Yasemin Fletcher, Mediacat Yayıncılık.
Cialdini, R.B. (2006). Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition. Harper Business. (USA).

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description Examination Method
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can define basic concepts about gastronomy.
2
Can interpret basic concepts, study areas and approaches related to the field.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can relate the information and facts about the field to the social sciences such as Law, Sociology, Philosophy and Economy.
2
Can compare national and international cuisines in terms of similarities and differences.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can analyze the eating and drinking art, the related systems and structures.
2
Can prepare technical infrastructure and contents of the culinary activies.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can apply theoretical knowledge about food science into the field of gastronomy.
2
Can collaborate with the shareholders to present new challenging ideas and products for the market.
3
Can integrate basic cooking techniques and product preparation principles into today's technology.
4
Can plan the work schedule and workflow in food and beverage enterprises.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can calculate costing in the food and beverage facilities.
2
Can carry out management theories, recruitment and evaluation processes effectively in the food and beverage business.
3
Can organize national and international competitions and fairs.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can examine developments, changes and innovations in the field by acceptng lifelong learning as a principle.
2
Can find planning, executioning and editing mistakes systematicly related to his field.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can express his/her ideas verbally and orally by using presentation and communication techniques.
2
Can organize all gastronomy-related activities.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can interpret ethical values and legal regulations according to the codexes.
2
Can design communial and social pojects using historical, cultural and geographical values.
3
Can perform scientific researche and study using knowledge and skills related to his field.

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 13 2 26
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
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 7 5 35
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 4 20
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 41 0 125
Total Workload of the Course Unit 125
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0