ÇAĞ UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ART AND SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Learning Outcomes of
the Course
Code
Course Title
Credit
ECTS
PSY 211
5
Interpersonal Communication
(3-0)3
Prerequisites
Language of Instruction
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
English
Type and Level of Course
Compulsory/2.Year/Fall Semester
Lecturers
Name(s)
Contacts
Lecture Hours
Office Hours
Course Coordinator Assit. Dr. Timuçin Aktan
Others
Course Objective
The main purpose of this course is to introduce basic aspects of communication process
and its relation to self and interpersonal relations.
Relationship
Students who have completed the course successfully should
be able to
Net Effect
Prog. Output
5&4
1
1&5
Define basic characteristics of communication and possible
sources of miscommunication
4&5
Identify the similarities and differences between verbal and non1&5
verbal communication
5&4
3
Define different kinds of verbal and nonverbal communication
1&3
5&5
4
Discuss the reciprocal relation between communication and
3 &8
interpersonal relations
5&5
5
Discuss the impact of culture on communication
3&8
5&4
6
Discuss how media and communication technologies
3&8
transformed everyday communication
Course Description: In this course, the main focus is on the role of communication in interpersonal relations. In
this respect, communication process is analyzed with a special emphasis on the cultural and personal impacts
on verbal and nonverbal communication, the reciprocal relation between self and communication is discussed
and quality of listening and fallacies in ordinary speech is revealed.
Course Contents:( Weekly Lecture Plan )
Weeks
Topics
Preparation
Teaching Methods
1
Lectures
Introduction
2
Lecturing and discussion
An overview of everyday communication
Textbook Ch. 1
3
Lecturing and discussion
Verbal Communication
Textbook Ch. 2
4
Lecturing and discussion
Non-verbal Communication
Textbook Ch. 3
5
Presentation & Demonstration
Listening
Textbook Ch. 4
6
Presentation & Demonstration
Fallacies in critical listening
Textbook Ch. 4
7
Presentation & Demonstration
Self and Identity
Textbook Ch. 5
8
Presentation & Demonstration
Self and Identity
Textbook Ch. 5
9
Presentation & Demonstration
Talk and Interpersonal Relationships
Textbook Ch. 6
10
Presentation & Demonstration
Society, Culture and Communication
Textbook Ch. 8
11
Presentation & Demonstration
Technology in everyday life
Textbook Ch. 9
12
Presentation & Demonstration
Relational issues and understanding media
Textbook Ch. 10
13
Presentation & Demonstration
Relational issues and understanding media
Textbook Ch. 10
14
Final review
REFERENCES
Textbook
Duck, S. & McMahan, D. T. (2009) The basics of communication: a relational
perspective. Thousand Oaks: Sage
Related links
Recommended Reading
2
Activities
Midterm Exam
Homework
Effect of The Activities
Effect of The Final Exam
Contents
Hours in Classroom
Hours out Classroom
Number
1
2
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Effect
30%
10%
40%
50%
ECTS TABLE
Number
14
14
Notes
Hours
3
3
Total
42
42
Homeworks
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
3
1
1
4
25
35
Total
Total / 30
ECTS Credit
RECENT PERFORMANCE
12
25
35
156
=156/30=5.2
5