| 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 |
| Instructors |
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 | Verbal Expression Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Types of Communication | Course Hours Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study |
| 4. Week | Basic Elements of the Communication Process | Verbal Expression Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Communication Types | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Research Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Mass Media | Preparation, After Class Study Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Effects of Mass Media | Course Hours Research Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam | Practice Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Media Theories and Basic Communication Models | Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Course Hours Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Communication Models | Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Research Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 11. Week | Impact Research in Communication | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Visual Presentation Research Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Critical Approaches in Communication | |
| 13. Week | Critical Approaches in Communication | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | General Evaluation | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 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 | ||
