Information Package / Course Catalogue
Child Communication
Course Code: CGB253
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: No
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To have students gain basic information and skills for communication between individuals and specifically communication with children.

Course Content

Basic concepts of communication, elements of communication, communication processes, verbal and non-verbal communication, communication and perception, basic conditions of communication, communication barriers, forms of communication that create defense, communication with the child (accepting the child, empathic understanding, being honest, listening to the child ( active / active, passive listening), situations that negatively affect listening) speaking with the child (you language, I language, who is the problem? Parental attitudes, Maercia's identity status, criteria, types, symptoms, causes, and actions to be taken for behavioral disorders in children, discipline in child education, problem-solving techniques in communication, communication with disadvantaged children, communication between child, family, and teacher effects of healthy communication on the child, speaking in accordance with gender equality), communication between parents with themselves, parents with each other, mother with children, father with children, parents with children, siblings of parents, parents' understanding of discipline, parental attitudes, changing social values use of media tools, the importance of family rules, communication in crisis situations in the family (divorce, illness, unemployment, death, earthquake, etc.). natural events, short-term separations, step-parenting etc.).

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Ayhan BULUT
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the basic concepts in communication and human relations.
2.He/she knows the concepts of "I" language, "you" language, "action language", "self-esteem-building language", "passive listening", "door openers", "active listening" and "defensive communication" and takes care to use them in his/her daily life.
3.Explains the empathic approach and self-concept to the child within the scope of communication in infancy and childhood.
4.Knows the communication barriers with the child and the behavioral disorders that may arise from lack of communication and interaction in childhood.
5.Parental attitudes - Explains Marcia's identity types.
6.Explains the importance of discipline in child education.
7.Learns what attitudes and behaviors to be careful about when communicating with disadvantaged children.
8.Explains problem-solving techniques in communication.
9.Knows how to communicate with children in family crisis situations (illness, death, natural disasters, unemployment, etc.)
10.Understands the importance of communication with parents, teachers and the child.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Danacı, Ö.M.(2020). Communication with Children. Pegem Academy- Ankara.
2.Epstein, J.L. (2006).Families schools,and community partnerships. Young Childeren.
3.Cüceloğlu, D(2001). Again, Human to Human. Istanbul: Remzi Bookstore.
4.Çağdaş, A. (2020). Parent-Child Communication-Educational Book-Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Communication and human relations
Week 2 - Theoretical
Communication in infancy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Communication in childhood (use of "I" and "you" language - defensive communication)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Communication Barriers in Childhood ((Self-perception-Self-development)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Parental Attitudes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Behavioral disorders in children, diagnosis, types, causes and what to do about it
Week 7 - Theoretical
Marcia's identity statuses
Week 8 - Theoretical
Discipline in child education (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Problem-solving techniques in communication
Week 10 - Theoretical
Communication with disadvantaged children
Week 11 - Theoretical
The Importance of Parent-Child Communication
Week 12 - Theoretical
Communication in family crisis situations (Divorce-illness-death-earthquake)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Communication in family crisis situations (step-parenting, unemployment, negative economic conditions)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Empatik dinleme ve empatik konuşmanın çocukla iletişimdeki önemi
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)97
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
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4
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4
4
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4
3
3
3
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4
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4
4
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3
3
3
4
4
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4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026