Information Package / Course Catalogue
Communication and Body Language
Course Code: AŞL113
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enhance students' written, verbal and non-verbal communicative skills.

Course Content

Definition , qualities, processes, and elements of communication, written and verbal communication, effective listening skills, non-verbal communication and body language, organizational communication, obstacles

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Nurcan YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Students can define communication.
2.Students can explain the significance and function of communication for individuals and for the society.
3.Students can highlight the importance of communication in social life.
4.Students can explain the significance and function of body language for individuals and for the society.
5.Uses communication types effectively and efficiently in daily and business life.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bahar, Emel (2011), Mesleki Yazışmalar. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2.Mısırlı, İrfan (2008), Genel ve Teknik İletişim, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
3.Mısırlı, İrfan (2008), Genel ve Teknik İletişim, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara. Mısırlı, İrfan (2008), Genel ve Teknik İletişim, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
4.Navarro, Joe ve Marvin Karlins (2010), Beden Dili. Çev: Taylan Taftaf. Alfa Basım Yayım, İstanbul.
5.McKay, Matthew vd. (2010), İletişim Becerileri. Çev: Özgür Gelbal, HYB Basım Yayım, Ankara.
6.Turizm İşletmelerinde Halkla İlişkiler ve İletişim – Doç. Dr. Şirvan Şen DEMİR
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Communication Concept Definition and Importance
Week 2 - Theoretical
Communication Processes and Components
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types of Communication
Week 4 - Theoretical
Oral Communication and Oral Communication Components
Week 5 - Theoretical
Effective Speaking and Effective Listening
Week 6 - Theoretical
Written communication , written communication in the event Factors
Week 7 - Theoretical
Department of Business Text Types and Business Writing
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nonverbal Communication and Nonverbal Communication Functions (Mid-term Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Nonverbal Communication Types
Week 10 - Theoretical
Body Language, Components and Features
Week 11 - Theoretical
Distances , Looks , First Impressions , Color of place in non-verbal communication
Week 12 - Theoretical
Organizational Communication , Purpose and Importance
Week 13 - Theoretical
Organizational Communication Tools
Week 14 - Theoretical
Communication Barriers and Effective Communication
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes