TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Comprehend various meanings, definitions, main concepts, classifications, and theories of interpersonal communication. 2) Understand how social perception affects communication. 3) Discuss the roles of culture, mass media, gender, and ethics on interpersonal communication.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	This course will focus on different dimensions of interpersonal communication. Main concepts, classifications, and theories will be handled. The main aim is to provide the students with deeper knowledge in interpersonal communication, both in theoretical, practical and in methodological terms.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introduction to interpersonal communication 2nd Week Main concepts and terminology 3rd Week Social perception 4th Week Self-concept 5th Week Close relationships 6th Week Communication in groups 7th Week Social identity/prejudice and discrimination 8th Week Verbal and non-verbal communication 9th Week Johari window and self-awareness 10th Week Ethics of intserpersonal communication 11th Week Communication conflicts 12th Week Empathy 13th Week Social media 14th Week Gender roles
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	DeVito, A. J. (2015). Human Communication-The Basic Course. Pearson. Burgoon, M., Hunsaker, F.G., & Davson, E.C. (2005). Human Communication. Sage. Wilmot, W. W., & Hoker, J.L. (2005). Interpersonal Conflict, McGraw-Hill. Stewart, C. (2006). Bridges Not Wall: A Book about interpersonal communication. Mc-Graw-Hill.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,,Discussion,Case Study
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 40 Total(%) 40 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 2 2 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 2 2 Homework 2 15 30 Total Workload 156 Total Workload / 30 5,2 ECTS Credits of the Course 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No