Information Package / Course Catalogue
Communication Techniques
Course Code: MVU120
Course Type: Required
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

To emphasize the differences between verbal, nonverbal and written communication types; to examine the place of empathy in communication; to evaluate the importance of personal and organizational communication.

Course Content

In the course, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, and verbal and nonverbal communication will be discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.By recognizing verbal communication, students gain effective speaking and listening skills.
2.Have knowledge about communication types and organizational communication
3.Gains knowledge about public speaking skills
4.Understands the communication model and the elements included in this model.
5.Knows what characteristics the source and receiver must have in order to be successful in communication.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Textbook
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Communication
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Communication Concepts and Verbal Communication
Week 3 - Theoretical
Verbal Communication
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nonverbal Communication
Week 5 - Theoretical
Interpersonal Communication
Week 6 - Theoretical
Interpersonal Communication
Week 7 - Theoretical
Group Communication and Intra-Organizational Communication
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mass Communication
Week 9 - Theoretical
Online Contact
Week 10 - Theoretical
International and Intercultural Communication
Week 11 - Theoretical
Empathy and Communication
Week 12 - Theoretical
Empathy and Communication
Week 13 - Theoretical
Self-analysis in empathic communication
Week 14 - Theoretical
Self-analysis in empathic communication
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140235
Individual Work1213
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
2
5
4
3
5
4
OÇ-2
3
2
1
3
4
3
5
4
OÇ-3
3
1
3
4
3
5
4
OÇ-4
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
OÇ-5
3
2
3
4
3
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026