Dersin Dili:
İngilizce
Dersin Amacı:
This course aims to explain the concepts, terms, theories and principles of human communication. It examines the interpersonal communication, group communication, mass communication, and organizational communication in the light of basic concepts and theories. The aim of this course in providing a student with a thorough understanding of the concepts, theories and terminology related to communication, and their uses in practice.
Dersin İçeriği:
The course includes the following topics: definition of communication, cultural dimensions of communication, elements of the communication process, types of communication, and basic communication models.
Dersin Öğretim Yöntemleri:
1: Lecture, 2: Interactive lecture, 6: Case Study, 7: Brainstorming, 9: Demonstration
Dersin Ölçme Yöntemleri:
A: Testing, B: Oral Exam/ Presentation
Dikey Sekmeler
Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Define the concept of communication. | 1, 3, 4 | 1,2,7 | A,B |
| 2) Analyze and compare basic communication models. | 1, 3, 4 | 1,2,6,7,9 | A,B |
| 3) Understand the importance of communication. | 1, 3, 4 | 1,2,7 | A,B |
| 4) Recognize the types of communication. | 1, 3, 4 | 1,2,6,7 | A,B |
| 5) Compare the types of communication | 1, 3, 4 | 1,2,6,7,9 | A,B |
Dersin Akışı
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction: Objectives of the course, lecture outline, definition of communication | |
| 2 | Introduction to Communication Process: Basic concepts, historical background, communication-culture-nature relationship | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 1 |
| 3 | Dimensions of Communication: Intrapersonal Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Group Communication, Mass Communication | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 1 |
| 4 | Communication as a Process: Messages and Functions | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 1 |
| 5 | Meaning in Communication Processes: Codes and Semiotics | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 1 |
| 6 | Analyzing the Communication Process: Models of Communication | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 1 |
| 7 | Interpersonal Communication 1: Types of Interpersonal Communication | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 2 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Interpersonal Communication: Verbal and Non verbal Communication | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 2 |
| 10 | Group Communication 1: The concept of group, types of group, belonging to the group | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 3 |
| 11 | Group Communication 1: Group formation, group norms, group communication | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 3 |
| 12 | Organizational Communication: Distinguishing characteristics of organizations, Internal communication processes | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 4 |
| 13 | Mass Communication: Nature of the mass and mass communication | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 5 |
| 14 | The Future of Communication and Society, Quo Vadis ?: History, moment, and debates about the future | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 6 |
| 15 | Course review | Burton&Dimbleby, Chpt. 6 |
| 16 | Final Exam | |
Kaynaklar
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | Dimbleby, R., Burton, G.(2007). More Than Words: An Introduction to Communication (4th ed.), London: Routledge. |
| Additional Resources | |
Materyal Paylaşımı
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | |
| Assignments | |
| Exams | |
Değerlendirme Sistemi
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Midterm | 1 | 80 |
| Oral exam / Presentation | 4 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade | 1 | 50 |
| Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| COURSE CATEGORY | Field Course |
Dersin Program Çıktılarına Katkısı
| COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | He/ She defines the basic concepts, principles and theoretical approaches of communication. | X | ||||
| 2 | He/ She defines the profession of journalism; demonstrate the ability to use, process and disseminate research and knowledge related to that field. | |||||
| 3 | He/ She gains knowledge about interdisciplinary issues and in the light of this information, he/she interprets the social effects and functions of mass media. | X | ||||
| 4 | He/ She discusses new concepts and approaches in the media. He/ She interprets these concepts by linking with the profession of journalism at national and international dimensions. | X | ||||
| 5 | He/ She establishes the connection between the profession of journalism and society, political, legal, cultural, historical and economic development; and analysis the power and states significance of the journalism in contemporary societies. | |||||
| 6 | He/ She Interpret the historical development process of media, gain the ability to explain the effects of media on historical events and facts. | |||||
| 7 | To evaluate radio, television and cinema fields in a wide range of cultural, economic and social relations from an institutional structuring to their products with an analytical and critical approach. | |||||
| 8 | He/ She applies the texts and images to different media by using the technical and theoretical discipline acquired in the journalism field. | |||||
| 9 | He/ She relates new communication technologies with journalistic practice and applies written and visual content suitable for digital media. | |||||
| 10 | He/ She deals with researching methodology and data generation methods in the field; prepares scientific papers with his/her information on this discipline. | |||||
AKTS İş Yükü Tablosu
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Oral exam / Presentation | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| Final examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Work Load | 122 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 4,88 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||