Information Package / Course Catalogue
Human Relations and Communication
Course Code: EFS159
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Definition and classification of human relations; theoretical approaches to interpersonal relations (psychoanalytic, attachment, contemporary theories); theoretical approaches to interpersonal relationships (social, psychological, cognitive theories); interpersonal relations as a developmental process (infancy and childhood, adolescence and adulthood); factors affecting interpersonal relationships; gender, gender roles and interpersonal relationships; self-adaptation and self-disclosure in interpersonal relationships; communication and communication errors; effective communication skills; interpersonal problems, conflict and conflict resolution; to learn human relations in terms of intercultural differentiation.

Course Content

Definition and classification of human relations; theoretical approaches to interpersonal relations (psychoanalytic, attachment, contemporary theories); theoretical approaches to interpersonal relationships (social, psychological, cognitive theories); interpersonal relations as a developmental process (infancy and childhood, adolescence and adulthood); factors affecting interpersonal relationships; gender, gender roles and interpersonal relationships; self-adaptation and self-disclosure in interpersonal relationships; communication and communication errors; effective communication skills; interpersonal problems, conflict and conflict resolution; to learn human relations in terms of intercultural differentiation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Meltem ÇENGEL SCHOVILLE
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains communication, interpersonal communication and effective communication concepts.
2.Knows the importance of language and other coding elements (sound and body language) in effective communication.
3.Knows and applies the importance of listening and feedback in effective communication.
4.Knows and implements communication barriers, conflicts and solutions.
5.Explains attitudes and behavior change, effective communication and ethical issues
6.Knows and implements the importance of effective communication in education.
7.Understands the psychological basis of effective communication.
8.Knows and applies effective communication skills and techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ergin, A. Eğitimde Etkili İletişim. Ankara:Anı Yayıncılık
2.Kaya, A. (2011). Kişilerarası ilişkiler ve etkili iletişim. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
3.Cüceloğlu, D. Keşkesiz Bir yaşam için iletişim. İstanbul:Remzi Kitabevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Communication, communication process, interpersonal communication
Week 2 - Theoretical
Effective communication and features, effective communication steps
Week 3 - Theoretical
Elements of communication in terms of effective communication
Week 4 - Theoretical
Effective communication and language, nonverbal communication (tone and body language)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Factors preventing interpersonal communication
Week 6 - Theoretical
Listening and feedback in effective communication
Week 7 - Theoretical
Prepared and unprepared speech methods and techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical
Effective communication in education (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Attitude and behavior change, effective communication and ethics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Psychological foundations of effective communication
Week 11 - Theoretical
Effective communication skills and techniques
Week 12 - Theoretical
Effective communication skills and techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical
Effective communication applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Effective communication applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment2228
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
3
5
5
3
4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-2
3
3
5
5
3
5
5
4
4
4
OÇ-3
3
3
5
5
3
5
5
4
4
4
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3
3
5
5
3
5
5
4
4
4
OÇ-5
3
3
5
5
3
5
5
4
4
4
OÇ-6
3
3
5
5
3
5
5
4
4
4
OÇ-7
3
3
5
5
3
4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-8
3
3
5
4
3
5
5
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026