RTV 190 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Foreign Trade (Turkish)

Course Name

Basic Knowledge of Communication

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
RTV 190	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Group Work Case Study Q&A Guest Speaker Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Kenan DEMİREL
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	Skills such as self-awareness, self-expression, and developing effective relationships for the socio-cultural structure are the objectives of this course. Therefore, theoretical and practical training is provided to ensure that our students acquire competencies in written, verbal, and non-verbal communication, which they will need in their career lives.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; explain the concept of communication and its relationship with other scientific disciplines, define the communication process along with its elements, explain linear, circular, and spiral communication models, classify types of written, verbal, and non-verbal communication, evaluate types of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and cultural communication, identify rhetoric-based persuasion strategies, make face-to-face presentations using effective communication methods.
Course Description	This course consists of content derived from fields related to communication, such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, and linguistics, as well as sector-based case analyses.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Etymological, psychological, sociological, and anthropological approaches to the phenomenon of communication	Akman, M. K. & Özer, H. (2016). İletişim sarmalları: Sosyo-psikolojik boyutlarıyla iletişimi yeniden düşünmek. Ordu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi, 6(15), 307-316.; Aziz, A. (2013). İletişime giriş (s. 25-36). Hiperlink.
2	Etymological, psychological, sociological, and anthropological approaches to the phenomenon of communication	İplikçi, H. G. (2015). İletişimde temel modeller ve kitle iletişim modelleri. Sosyal ve Beşeri Bilimleri Dergisi, 7(2); Güngör, N. (2015). İletişime giriş (s. 19-33). Siyasal Kitapevi.
3	Linear, circular, and spiral models of communication	Yüksel, E. (2013). İletişim kuramlarına giriş. E. Yüksel (Ed.), İletişim Kuramları (ss.2-34), Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları.
4	The relationship of communication with language and meaning (persuasion/rhetoric)	Mısırlı, İ. (2021). Genel ve teknik iletişim: Kavramlar, ilkeler ve uygulamalar (s. 38-77, 102-125). Detay Yayıncılık.
5	Non-verbal communication and body language	Gürüz, D. & Eğinli, A. T. (2018). İletişim becerileri: Anlamak, anlatmak, anlaşmak (6. Baskı, s. 251-280). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
6	Effective communication skills (rhetoric, persuasion, debate)	Kocasavaş, Y. (2007). Etkili iletişimin sözsüz adımı olan beden dili ve Türkçe eğitimdeki rolü. Hasan Ali Yücel Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 7(1), 47-55.
7	Interpersonal communication (identity, personality, and self) / Student presentations	Aşkın, M. (2007). Kimlik ve giydirilmiş kimlikler. Atatürk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 10(2), 213-220.
8	Midterm exam week
9	Interpersonal communication / Student presentations	Doğanay, Ü., & Keskin, F. (2008). İletişim çalışmalarında kişilerarası iletişimin yeri: Türkiye'deki kişilerarası iletişim eğitimi üzerine bir değerlendirme. Kültür ve İletişim, 11(1), 9-32.
10	Digital communication / Student presentations	Karahisar, T. (2013). Dijital nesil, dijital iletişim ve dijitalleşen (!) Türkçe. AJIT‐e: Online Academic Journal of Information Technology, 4(12), 72-81.
11	Corporate communication / Student presentations	Durğun, S. (2006). Örgüt kültürü ve örgütsel iletişim. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi. 1(2), 112-132.
12	Culture and communication / Student presentations	Özdemir, İ. (2011). Kültürlerarası iletişimin önemi. Folklor / Edebiyat, 17(66), 29-38. / Bekiroğlu, O., & Balcı, Ş. (2014). Kültürlerarası iletişim duyarlılığının izlerini aramak: “İletişim Fakültesi öğrencileri örneğinde bir araştırma”, 35, 429-459. / Selçuk, A. (2005). Kültürlerarası iletişim açısından gündelik iletişim davranışları, 13, 1-17.
13	Case studies (sector-based current events)
14	Case studies (sector-based current events)
15	Case studies (sector-based current events)
16	Final exam week

Course Notes/Textbooks

Aziz, A. (2013). İletişime giriş. İstanbul: Hiperlink. ISBN: 978-9944-157-14-8
Güngör, N. (2015). İletişime giriş. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi. ISBN: 978-605-5782-59-7
Güngör, N. (2013). İletişim: Kuram, yaklaşımlar. Siyasal Kitabevi. ISBN: 978-605-5782-59-9
Gürüz, D., & Eğinli, A. T. (2020). İletişim becerileri: Anlamak, anlatmak, anlaşmak. Nobel Yayıncılık. ISBN: 9786051335032

Suggested Readings/Materials

Books:

Erdoğan, İ. (2008). Communication and Society. Erk Publishing. ISBN: 978-6052220238
Gallo, C. (2015). Talk Like TED (Trans: F. Bingül). Aganta Kitap. ISBN: 9786059851558
Güngör, N. (2013). Communication: Theories and Approaches. Siyasal Kitabevi. ISBN: 978-605-5782-59-9
Güngör, N. (2015). Communication Theories (3rd ed.). Siyasal Kitabevi. ISBN: 978-6055782597
Gürüz, D., & Eğinli, A. T. (2013). Interpersonal Communication: Information, Effects, Barriers. Nobel Academic Publishing. ISBN: 6055426382
Heath, C., & Heath, D. (2007). Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die. Random House. ISBN: 978-1400064281
McLuhan, M. (1964). Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 978-0262631594
Oskay, Ü. (2017). The ABC of Communication. İnkılap Publishing. ISBN: 9789751035059
Thompson, J. B. (1995). The Media and Modernity: A Social Theory of the Media. Stanford University Press. ISBN: 978-0804726795

Videos:

Haluk Gurgen. (2019, December 10). First Step into the World of Communication with Prof. Dr. Haluk Gürgen [Video]. YouTube. Watch here
Anadolu University Open Education System. (2018, May 23). Communication Information - Unit 1 Lecture 1 [Video]. YouTube. Watch here
Beyhan Budak. (2019, April 20). Practical Tips for Quality Communication [Video]. YouTube. Watch here
Curtis, A. (Director). (2002). The Century of the Self [Documentary series]. BBC. Watch here
TED. (2012, October 1). Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are [Video]. YouTube. Watch here
TRT Documentary. (2015, October 7). Beyond Words - Episode 1 [Video]. YouTube. Watch here

Blogs:

Podcasts:

Websites:

Films:

Fincher, D. (Director). (2010). The Social Network [Film]. Columbia Pictures. Available here
Jonze, S. (Director). (2013). Her [Film]. Warner Bros. Pictures. Available here

TV series:

Weiner, M. (Creator). (2007-2015). Mad Men [TV series]. AMC. Available here
Sorkin, A. (Creator). (2012-2014). The Newsroom [TV series]. HBO. Available here
Brooker, C. (Creator). (2011-present). Black Mirror [TV series]. Netflix. Available here
TRT. Intergenerational Communication [TV series]. TRT. Available here
TRT. Communication [Documentary series]. TRT. Available here

Academic journals:

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	15
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	1	30
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	20
Final Exam	1	35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	35
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury	1	18	18
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	12	12
Final Exam	1	24	24
		Total	144

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to track current developments in the field of international trade and analyze its impacts.	-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to possess knowledge of state aids, incentives, and grant programs related to foreign trade.	-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to utilize online and software-based programs to obtain and report statistical data related to international trade.	-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to have knowledge about national and international legal rules and regulations used in foreign trade.	-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to apply branding, digital marketing, and promotional activities in the fields of international trade.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to analyze risks arising from economic, political, legal, and social environmental conditions in foreign trade.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to plan and implement decision-making processes in logistics and supply chain management.	-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to have knowledge about the current status and updates of national and international customs procedures and taxation processes.	-	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to possess written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills and determine strategies suitable for cultural differences.	-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to effectively use at least one foreign language to gather information and communicate in the field of foreign trade ("Common European Framework of Reference for Languages," A2 level).	-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to acquire basic knowledge in economics, finance, and accounting, be familiar with banking and exchange regulations, and follow developments in these areas from a foreign trade perspective.	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to assess knowledge in societal contribution topics such as environmental sustainability and economic development, and make decisions based on the principles of professional ethics, accountability, and responsibility.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to possess interdisciplinary working skills and apply these skills in professional life.	-	-	-	-	-