Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1RTS101 Introduction to Communication Sciences2+0+02318.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Radio, Television and Cinema
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course; First of all, it is aimed to understand the meaning of communication and review communication theories by making the basic definition of communication and effective communication and reviewing the basic concepts and principles related to communication. In addition, this course will contribute to revealing the communicative problems and disruptions that people encounter in their daily and business lives, from micro-level relations (personal and interpersonal communication) to macro-level relations, communication (group and mass communication), and to produce solutions for them.
Course Content Lesson; It covers the basic concepts that form the general framework of communication sciences, solutions and suggestions for strengthening communication skills, interpersonal communication, group communication, organizational communication, mass communication, public communication, international communication and intercultural communication.
Course Methods and Techniques Anlatım, soru-cevap, tartışma, örnek olay incelemesi ve metin incelemesi.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Prof.Dr. Ayhan ERDEM
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Ayhan ERDEM https://profil.hku.edu.tr/akademik/ayhan-erdem/ ayhan.erdem@hku.edu.tr
Assistants Research Assist. Simge TOKMAKÇI
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Communication, Theories, Approaches, Nazife Güngör, Siyasal Publishing House
Course Notes Introduction to Communication, Nazife Güngör, Siyasal Publishing House
Exams 1 Ara Sınav - 1 Final Sınavı

Course Category
Social Sciences %100
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 12 12
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To be able to define the concept of communication with all its dimensions
2 To be able to explain communicative actions and acts
3 Being able to evaluate the types and characteristics of communication from a different perspective.
4 To be able to describe the functions and features of mass media

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Communication and its Conceptual Framework Pre-readings on the topics
2 Communication Items Pre-readings on the topics
3 Verbal Communication Pre-readings on the topics
4 Nonverbal Communication Pre-readings on the topics
5 Interpersonal Communication Pre-readings on the topics
6 Group Communication Pre-readings on the topics
7 Internal Communication Pre-readings on the topics
8 Midterm Pre-readings on the topics
9 Mass Communication Pre-readings on the topics
10 Online Communication Pre-readings on the topics
11 Public Communication Pre-readings on the topics
12 International Communication Pre-readings on the topics
13 Intercultural Communication Pre-readings on the topics
14 intercultural communication Pre-readings on the topics
15 general repetition

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
C2 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
C3 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
C4 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant