Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences | |||||
| Course Code | PSYC 367 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Interpersonal Communication | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Kişiler Arası İletişim | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | |||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | |||||
| Semester | Summer School | |||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 140 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To become familiar with personal and interpersonal communication; to be able to communicate with one’s collocutor peacefully in constructive way and to improve consulting skills for lifetime psychology journey. | |||||
| Course Description | This course is a broad introduction to the field of communication psychology. Students are expected to explore the key figures, diverse theoretical perspectives, and research findings that have shaped some of the major areas of communication psychology. | |||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders kişiler arası iletişimi değerlendirebilme yetileri kazanılacaktır. Bu ders sayesinde öğrenciler iletişim psikolojisi ile ilgili geniş bilgiye sahip olacaklardır. Öğrenciler iletişim psikolojisinin temel alanları şekillendiren figürleri, çeşitli teorik bakış açılarını ve araştırma bulgularını inceler. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) reflect on oneself; 2) observe and evaluate others’ behavior; 3) judge the roles of people in communication; 4) handle communication obstacles; 5) understand organizational communication; 6) recognize stress factors. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | H | Exam,Project |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | S | Exam,Project |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,Project |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | H | Exam,Project |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | H | Project |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | H | Exam,Project |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | S | Exam,Project |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | H | Exam,Project |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | H | Exam,Project |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | H | Exam,Project |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | S | Exam,Project |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | H | Exam,Project |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,Project |
| Prepared by and Date | BEGUM KARATAYLIOGLU , March 2022 |
| Course Coordinator | SENA CÜRE ACER |
| Semester | Summer School |
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Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to communication |
| 2) | Knowing self before start |
| 3) | Individuality and conflicts |
| 4) | Interpersonal communication |
| 5) | Interpersonal communication |
| 6) | Roles in interpersonal communication |
| 7) | Group work |
| 8) | Group work |
| 9) | Effective communication methods |
| 10) | Organizational communication |
| 11) | Wellness on communication |
| 12) | Mass communication |
| 13) | Coping with stress on communication |
| 14) | Revision |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | List of readings and indication whether they are required or recommended. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Instructional strategy and expectations for both students and instructional staff that follow from this. Student work modes (independently and/or in teams). Any work with the outside community – geographic or industry sector. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Midterm Final Exam Assignment Participation | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Computer Use | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 12 | 12 | ||||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 10 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Total Workload | 140 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.6 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||