| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Communication | RTS121 | 1. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Kazım Özkan ERTÜRK |
| Instructor(s) |
Kazım Özkan ERTÜRK |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The basic concepts of communication sciences, mainstream communication theories and critical theories are aimed to be transferred to the student. |
| Course Content | The content of this course is based on the transfer of the basic concepts and theories of communication science in terms of communication science and communication practices. Within the scope of the course, the mainstream theories in communication science, from critical theories to communication styles, types of communication and their reflections to daily life will be emphasized. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Defines the basic concepts of communication science. - Have knowledge about mainstream communication theories. - Defines critical theories in communication science. - Compare classical and contemporary communication theories and concepts and evaluate them from a critical perspective. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | What is Communication? | Verbal Expression Research Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Communication as an Interdisciplinary Field | Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Types of Communication | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | Basic Elements of the Communication Process | Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Communication Types | Course Hours Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Mass Media | Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Research Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Effects of Mass Media | Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Research |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam | Practice Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Media Theories and Basic Communication Models | Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Communication Models | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Impact Research in Communication | Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Critical Approaches in Communication | |
| 13. Week | Critical Approaches in Communication | Visual Presentation Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | General Evaluation | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 15. Week | FINAL | Course Hours Practice |
| İletişim Kavram Kuram ve Uygulamaları, Nazife Güngör, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2016 |
| İletişim Bilimine Giriş, Metin Işık, Eğitim Yayınevi, 2016 |
| İletişime Giriş, Mete Çamdereli, Dem Yayınları, 2008 |
| İletişime Giriş, Nazife Güngör, Phoenix Yayınları, 2016 |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Verbal Expression | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Visual Presentation | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Homework 2 | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Classroom Activities | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
