Information Package / Course Catalogue
Body Language and Communication
Course Code: TRY251
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

It is aimed to enable students to communicate effectively in both work and daily life and to use body language correctly.

Course Content

It learns what the body language is and how to pay attention to ensure effective communication.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1. It learns what the body language is and how to pay attention to ensure effective communication.
2.Learns the meaning of body language movements.
3. It sees the right and wrong handshake.
4. The ability to speak in front of the community develops
5.Learn how to use body language in different cultures.
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Demiray Uğur (2012), Effective Communication, Pegem Academy publications
2.Carol Kinsey Goman, Body Language at Work, Alfa Publications
3. James Judi (2013), The Bible in the Body Language, Corridor publishing
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Effective communication and explanations of topics to be covered in body language and introduction to the course. Communication, body language and effective communication.
Week 2 - Theoretical
The effect of culture and cultural differences on body language, head movements, feet and legs
Week 3 - Theoretical
Arm restraints, gestures and mimics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Security areas, seating arrangements
Week 5 - Theoretical
Lie
Week 6 - Theoretical
Parts from the Lie To Me sequence will be tracked and analyzed by body language movements in real life
Week 7 - Theoretical
Protocol rules
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Setup behaviors, status indicators, colors
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examples of body language movements used in everyday life and their analysis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Adab-ı mood rules and telephone interview
Week 12 - Theoretical
Things to be aware of when using body language in business negotiations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Student presentations to develop skills to use body movements in front of the community
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam (Final)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination1729
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026