EPO606 - INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS and COMMUNICATION

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS and COMMUNICATION EPO606 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesDiscussion
Team/Group Work
Other: PowerPoint presentations.  
Instructor (s)Prof. Ä°brahim Yıldırım 
Course objectiveThis course aims to provide students to learn and use the communicative skills. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Understand the basic concepts, principles and models of interpersonal communication
  2. Use the communicative skills in interpersonal communication
Course ContentDefinition of communication and factors effecting communication,

Classification of communication (one way-two way communication, positive-negative communication etc.),

Self knowledge in communication (Jo-Hari Window),

Listening skills (passive-active listening),

Responding (empathy, reflection of feelings, I message, ego-enhancing messages, etc.),

Asking questions and giving feedback,

Nonverbal communication,

Communication barriers,

Communication conflicts and solution methods. 
ReferencesCüceloğlu, D. (2000). Yeniden İnsan İnsana. İst:Remzi Yay.

Mc.Whirter, J. ve Voltan-Acar, N. (2000). Çocuk ve Ergenle İletişim. Ankara:US-A Yayınları.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Definition of communication and factors effecting communication
Week 2Classification of communication (one way-two way communication, positive-negative communication etc.)
Week 3Self knowledge in communication (Jo-Hari Window)
Week 4Self knowledge in communication (Jo-Hari Window)
Week 5Listening skills
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Listening skills
Week 8Responding (empathy, reflection of feelings, I message, ego-enhancing messages, etc.)
Week 9Asking questions and giving feedback
Week 10Midterm exam
Week 11Asking questions and giving feedback
Week 12Nonverbal communication
Week 13Communication barriers
Week 14Communication conflicts and solution methods
Week 15Communication conflicts and solution methods
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms250
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes250
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation22244
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)21020
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload3361210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Able to comprehend the basic concepts, principles and theories of curriculum development.X    
2. Able to interpret the basic concepts, principles and theories of teaching?learning processes.X    
3. Able to analyze the basic concepts, principles and approaches of curriculum development.X    
4. Able to comprehend the basic concepts and principles of scientific research methods.  X  
5. Able to carry out a research in a scientific way both individually and with a team.     X
6. Able to develop curricula in different levels and disciplines that are qualified as to enable students comprehend the nature of science.    X
7. Able to design effective teaching and learning environments in different levels and disciplines that will enhance meaningful learning.     X
8. Able to assess the effectiveness of curricula in different levels and disciplines.    X
9. Able to design/assess life-long learning programs for adults to realize the requirements of life-long learning.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest