Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- HAT1105 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nurgül SOYDAŞ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nurgül SOYDAŞ (Güz)
Goals The aim is to inform students about communication processes, fundamental communication concepts, the structure, functions, characteristics, and types of communication, the relationships of communication studies with other disciplines, and communication models that emerge within the scope of impact research, by defining the phenomenon of communication.
Course Content The course content includes the concept of communication, communication processes, characteristics of communication, types of communication, communication science and related disciplines, and basic communication models.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students will grasp the general framework of Communication Studies.
2 The foundational theory of communication studies recognizes international and contemporary models.
3 It reveals the relationship between communication, people, and society.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The phenomenon of communication, the relationship between communication, society and culture, the science of communication and its related disciplines. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week The functions, characteristics, and various classifications of communication. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Verbal, Nonverbal and Written Communication Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Internal communication and interpersonal communication Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Group communication and organizational communication Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Mass communication and mass media Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week The communication process, its elements, and factors influencing communication dynamics: Empathy, active listening, and trust in communication. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week The communication process, its elements, and factors influencing communication dynamics: Empathy, active listening, and trust in communication. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week The history of communication studies and the classification of communication studies (theories). Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Early works: The Chicago School and its contributions to communication studies. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week The emergence and classification of impact studies, Early impact studies: Stimulus-Response Model, Hypodermic Needle. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Communication Models: Chain Communication Model, Mathematical Communication Model, Dynamic Communication Model, and Newcomb ABX Equilibrium Model Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Communication Models: Gerbner, Wesley, McLean, and Jakobson Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Katz and Lazarsfeld's two-step flow and personal influence model; the concept of gatekeeping. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Basic concepts and theorıes of communıcatıon can be learn and analyze.
2 Assimilate the importance of communication in business
3 The importance of mass media, tools, and methods to use to solve
6 Communication, public relations, advertising and promotion of human rights in the legal and ethical values, considering the implement and develop solutions
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Aysel Aziz, Introduction to Communication, Istanbul, Hiperlink Publications, 2010
  • Ünsal Oskay, The ABCs of Communication, Istanbul, Alfa Publications, 2005
  • Dennis McQuail – Sven Windahl, Models of Mass Communication, Translated by Konca Yumlu, Ankara, İmge Kitabevi
  • Oya Tokgöz, Giving Meaning to Communication Theories: Anglo-American Communication Theory from its Beginnings to the Present, İmge Kitabevi, Ankara, 2015
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nurgül SOYDAŞ Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nurgül SOYDAŞ Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 4 4
Homework 3 12 36
Final 1 4 4
Total Workload 44
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0