Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Communication
Course Code: İLT101
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce the fundamental components, types, and processes of communication, enabling students to develop a conceptual framework about communication. It examines the historical development, functioning, and individual/social impacts of verbal, written, visual, and digital forms of communication. The course also aims to improve students' ability to communicate effectively on both individual and societal levels. Additionally, it focuses on learning basic communication models and understanding the main approaches and paradigms of interpersonal and mass communication.

Course Content

This course introduces the fundamental concepts, processes, and approaches related to the field of communication. It explores the basic characteristics and historical development of verbal, written, visual, and digital forms of communication. From interpersonal to mass communication, various types of communication are examined within a theoretical framework. The course also discusses communication models, paradigms, cultural contexts, and the influence of communication on individual-society relations. As an introductory course, it provides a foundation for students to engage in more advanced theoretical and practical communication studies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Eren Ekin ERCAN
Assoc. Prof. Yelda Özlem KÖLGELİER
Lec. Sumru YILDIRIM
Lec. Taner KIZILHAN
Learning Outcomes
1.They will be able to explain the concept of communication.
2.They will be able to evaluate different types of communication.
3.They will be able to familiarize themselves with mass communication theories.
4.Students will be able to understand the dynamics of interpersonal, mass, and organizational communication.
5.They will be able to understand verbal and nonverbal communication and identify communication barriers they encounter.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Oskay, Ünsal. (1999). İletişimin ABC’si. Ankara: Bilim ve Sanat Yayınları.
2.Alemdar, Korkmaz & Erdoğan, İrfan. (2014). İletişim ve Toplum. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.
3.Gürüz, Demet, Temel Eğinli, Ayşen. Kişilerarası İletişim: Nobel Yayınları
4.Dökmen, Üstün (2007) . Küçük Şeyler 1,2,3,4, Ankara: Sistem Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Concept and Definition of Communication
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Concept of Process in Communication and the Elements in the Communication Process - Part I (Source-Message-Channel-Receiver)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Communication Process and Elements - II - (Encoding-Decoding-Relational Framework-Reflection)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Communication Process and Elements - III - (Noise-Gathering Echo-Selective Perception)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Types of Communication (The Relationship Between Language and Culture in Communication)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Types of Communication (Nonverbal Communication)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Types of Communication (Verbal Communication and Written Communication)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Types of Communication (Organizational Communication)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Types of Communication (Interpersonal Communication)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Types of Communication (Intercultural Communication)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Types of Communication (Internal Communication)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Types of Communication (Mass Communication)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mass Communication Theories
Week 14 - Theoretical
Communication Studies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination150151
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
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
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
5
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
5
3
5
OÇ-4
5
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026