SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60031YETOS-YON2012	Communication	4	Fall	2	0	2	3

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Profesör Dr. PINAR SEDEN MERAL
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:	Competency Development (University Elective)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge of the general structure and methods of communication within the general structure of communication and the importance of communicating the communication process in the correct process of communication.
Course Content:	In this course, after the detailed transfer of the communication process, communication types and communication barriers in all processes of human life will be discussed through examples.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Comments on the interacy and centrality of communication in contemporary social sicences and humanities.

2) Gets introduced with examples regarding the interdisciplinarity of communication.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Critically interprets the interaction between communication, communication technologies and culture.

2) Makes communicative thinking propositions in their main academic field.

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) Operates team work in communicative processes.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Information about course content, weekly lesson plan and planned activities in the course.	PowerPoint Presentation
2)	Communication act and basic concepts in communication.	PowerPoint Presentation
3)	Communication process and its characteristics.
4)	Verbal and Nonverbal Communication.
5)	Creation of cultural codes and communication.
6)	An attempt to consider human history from the perspective of media – a reading of Marshall McLuhan.
7)	Week of thinking and discussion (A movie will be watched before class. This movie will be discussed in the context of communication and psychology).
8)	Mid-term Exam
9)	Persuasion: Manufacturing consent – ​​convincing and deceiving	Powerpoint Presentation
10)	Week of thinking and discussion (A movie will be watched before class. This movie will be discussed in the context of “reality”).
11)	Violence and the media.
12)	New media: virtual geographies, forms of organization, the concept of echo chamber.
13)	New media: the concept of the masses, cancel culture and digital lynching.
14)	Overall assessment.

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Haftalık okumalar ve izlemeler öğrencilerle paylaşılacaktır.
References:	Haftalık okumalar ve izlemeler öğrencilerle paylaşılacaktır.

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2)	Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3)	Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4)	Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5)	Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6)	Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7)	Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8)	Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9)	Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10)	Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11)	Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.
12)	Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Views
Homework
Brain Storming
Questions Answers

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Homework Evaluation
Active Participation in Class

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 20.00
Midterms	1	% 25.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Active Participation in Class	1	% 5.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	2	28
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	4	4	16
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	2	6	12
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	8	8
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	64
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	1	5	5
Midterms	1	10	10
Semester Final Exam	1	10	10
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	25
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			89
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			3