Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Communication
Course Code: HAT101
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

Giving theoretical and practical knowledge to studenst is about human relations and communication. Education students is on making effective communication and maintaining them.

Course Content

The Concept of Communication and Basic Elements of Communication, Communication Process and Basic Elements, Functions of Communication (Open / Implicit / Psychological / Social Functions), Classification of Communication (Oral Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Written Communication), Communication Types (Communication with the Person, Interpersonal Communication) , Group Communication, Organizational Communication, Mass Communication), Effective Communication / Body Language - Correct and Effective Communication, Types of Listening (Apparently Listening, Selective Listening, Plugged Listening, Defensive Listening, Trap Founder Listening, Surface Listening), Effective (Active) Listening , Empathy, Self-Esteem Developing Language and Self-Esteem Damaging Language, Communication in Business / Communication Channels in Business / Functions of Communication in Organization / Structure of Groups and Functions, Interpersonal Communication Conflicts, Conflict in Communication and Solutions

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Aydan BAŞÇALIŞKAN
Learning Outcomes
1. To know the communication process and its elements.
2.To be able to recognize yourself and others.
3.To be able to identify factors that hinder communication, to recognize the impact of negative attitudes.
4. To be able to possess effective communication skills.
5.To be able to apprehend the importance of human relationships and the need and to be able to become aware of the relationship between mental health and human relations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.İletişim Nedir? Zıllıoğlu, M., İstanbul, 2003, s.1-292.
2.Communication Science, Lazar, J., (Translated by Cengiz Anık) Ankara, 2001, s.15-110.
3.Etkili Sunum Teknikleri, Gürüz, D. ve Temel Eğinli, A., Ankara, 2010, s. 1-172.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Concept of Communication and Basic Elements of Communication, Communication Process and Basic Elements
Week 2 - Theoretical
Functions of Communication (Open / Implicit / Psychological / Social Functions)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Classification of Communication (Oral Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Written Communication)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Communication Types (Communication with the Person, Interpersonal Communication, Group Communication, Organizational Communication, Mass Communication)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Effective Communication / Body Language - Correct and Effective Communication
Week 6 - Theoretical
Types of Listening (Apparently Listening, Selective Listening, Stuck Listening, Defensive Listening, Trap Founder Listening, Superficial Listening)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Characteristics of Active Listening, Empathy, Self-Esteem Developing Language and Self-Esteem Harmful Language
Week 8 - Theoretical
Use of Space in Communication and Distances / Case Studies
Week 9 - Theoretical
Communication in Business / Communication Channels in Business / Functions of Communication in Organization / Structure and Functions of Groups
Week 10 - Theoretical
Interpersonal Conflicts
Week 11 - Theoretical
Communication Barriers (Constructive and Disruptive Barriers of Communication)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ways to overcome Communication Barriers (Empathic, Motivational and Effective Communication)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Purpose of Persuasion in Communication
Week 14 - Theoretical
Conflict in Communication and Solutions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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3
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4
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3
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3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026