At the end of this course, the students; 1) Define and make sense of communication. 2) Knows the functioning and functions of communication. 3) Knows all aspects of communication from communication with himself to international communication. 4) Know the characteristics, positive and negative aspects of mass media and some approaches about mass communication. 5) Acquires effective communication skills in public sphere.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Basic elements and functions of communication, Lasswell and Shannon Weaver model, structural and contextual features of communication, communication with the person, communication between groups and groups, international communication; public communication such as public communication will be taught. Fundamentals of communication, communication process and types of communication are also taught through agenda setting, information gap and silence spiral models.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
General information about the scope, operation and evaluation of the course, Introduction to Communication
2nd Week
Communication Process, Functions and Features
3rd Week
Types of Communication
4th Week
Nonverbal Communication and Body Language
5th Week
Communication Barriers
6th Week
Persuasive Communication
7th Week
Conflict Management
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Interpersonal communication
10th Week
Communication in Groups
11th Week
Organizational Communication
12th Week
Mass Communication
13th Week
Public relations
14th Week
Intercultural Communication
15th Week
Final exam
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Güngör, N. (2017). İletişime Giriş. Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara. 2. Aziz, A. (2016).İletişime Giriş. Hiperlik Yayınları, İstanbul. 3. Alpaslan, A. (2018). İnsan Okuma Sanatı. Arı Yayınları, İstanbul.
