Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

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Person Responsible for Information Package

Res. Assist. Önem YILDIZ

Turkish Communication

Course Code	: TD302
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	: 2

Objectives of the Course

Students to gain basic knowledge and skills in verbal and written communication about the concepts and tools, and develop these skills through practical work.

Course Content

Given theoretical knowledge about oral and written communication concepts and tools. Giving basic information about the types of verbal communication and create the basis for the body language. Features of written language and giving theoretical knowledge on informative texts. Research on a specific topic and writing works. CV, cover letter preparation and interviewing techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Ins. Fatma SİNECEN

Learning Outcomes

1.	To know the basic concepts of oral and written communication
2.	To have theoretical knowledge about communication tools
3.	Having a basic knowledge of the body language used in auxiliary elements in oral communication
4.	To have basic knowledge and skills in written language and spelling
5.	To make analysis on the structure and content written texts
6.	Researching any topic to transfer findings in the results of this study in writing.
7.	To prepare a written text, such as the preliminary report, CV.
8.	Having the basic knowledge and skills about interview techniques

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Beebe, Steven A (2005), Interpersonal communication : relating to others, Boston, MA : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon. Hartley, Peter (2010), Kişilerarası İletişim, Ankara: İmge Kitabevi Yayınları. Hortaçsu, Nuran (2004),

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Meeting the students, giving information about the course and its purpose. Communication concept and communication model.

Week 2 - Theoretical

Types of communication – Communication tools

Week 3 - Theoretical

Communication barriers

Week 4 - Theoretical

The importance of empathy in communication

Week 5 - Theoretical

Types of Listening – Active listening

Week 6 - Theoretical

Oral communication – Effective speaking

Week 7 - Theoretical

Types of verbal communication.

Week 8 - Theoretical

Midterm Exam

Week 9 - Theoretical

Written communication – Spelling rules to be considered in written communication.

Week 10 - Theoretical

Types of written communication (petition, report, resume, etc.)

Week 11 - Theoretical

CV and interview techniques.

Week 12 - Theoretical

Nonverbal communication.

Week 13 - Theoretical

Body language in communication

Week 14 - Theoretical

The language of colors in communication.

Week 15 - Theoretical

A general review and evaluation of the course.

Week 16 - Theoretical

Final Exam

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%70

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	0	2	28
Assignment	2	2	2	8
Midterm Examination	1	6	1	7
Final Examination	1	6	1	7
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	PÇ-11
OÇ-1	4	4	3	4	3	4	3	5	3	3	4
OÇ-2	4	4	4	4	5	5	4	4	5	4	4
OÇ-3	4	4	5	4	4	5	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-4	4	4	4	5	4	4	4	4	5	4	4
OÇ-5	5	4	4	4	5	4	5	4	5	4	5
OÇ-6	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-7	4	4	4	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
OÇ-8	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

Person Responsible for Information Package

Res. Assist. Önem YILDIZ