Information Package / Course Catalogue
Communication Skills
Course Code: ISLE255
Course Type: Area Elective
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

To have theoretical knowledge about communication and to introduce basic concepts in the field of communication studies; To develop the ability to able to communicate; To know communication theories ; To know about written and oral communication ; To have proficiency about non-verbal communication (body language) to gain the ability to understand body language.; To have proficiency in business and professional writing.

Course Content

Defining the concept of communication, describing the interaction and communication , communication process and elements of communication, stages of a successful communication, impressive communication, social factors play a role in communication, the role of culture in communication, behavior and attitudes, communication forms, non-verbal communication factors, communication and body language, corporate communications, structure of communication network, interpersonal distance during communication, communication technology currently, communication methods, communication barriers, the mass media tools, human relations (interpersonal communication), the elements of effective communication.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1. To be able to learn the essential concepts, approaches, issues and discussions in the field of communication science
2.To be able to communicate
3.To be able to have proficiency about non-verbal communication
4.To be able to Organize information related to the field and gain mastery of the field
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tutar,H.,Yılmaz,M.K.,Erdönmez,C.(2003). Genel ve Teknik İletişim, Nobel yay.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of communication, the scope and purpose
Week 2 - Theoretical
Communication Process (Source; message, channel, receiver)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Detection and Evaluation, Feedback
Week 4 - Theoretical
What is oral communication?, Maker of Oral Communication Barriers Personal Barriers to Oral Communication
Week 5 - Theoretical
Oral Communication Channel Barriers Psychological Barriers to Oral Communication,
Week 6 - Theoretical
Technical Barriers to Oral Communication, Oral Communication Time Pressure, Oral Communication Outages
Week 7 - Theoretical
What is written Communication?, Written communication barriers, Written Communication Types
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exams
Week 9 - Theoretical
What is non-verbal communication? Functions of nonverbal communication, body language
Week 10 - Theoretical
Interpersonal communication, interpersonal communication factors affecting
Week 11 - Theoretical
People block the communication of nodes. Personality conflicts
Week 12 - Theoretical
Organizational Communication, Formal Methods in Non-Contact, Vertical Communications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Horizontal Communication, Cross Communications, Virtual Organizational Communication,
Week 14 - Theoretical
Organizational Communication Tools, Improvement of Organizational Communication
Week 15 - Theoretical
Discussion, problem solving for the final exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exams
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work72228
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
OÇ-1
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
OÇ-2
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
OÇ-3
3
4
3
4
3
5
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026