Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1İKT109Basic Communication for Academic Success2+0+02315.09.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The course aims to equip students with basic communication skills, enabling them to establish effective written and verbal communication. Students will learn key principles of effective speaking, listening, and writing, enhancing their academic skills. Additionally, the course will explore common communication challenges and propose solutions to improve communication competence for academic success.
Course Content Topics include communication, effective communication, objectives and functions of effective communication, verbal and non-verbal communication, basic skills in effective communication, communication techniques, barriers in communication, effective speaking, active listening, prepared and unprepared speech, and problem-solving in communication.
Course Methods and Techniques Each lesson begins with the instructor introducing the topic of the day. The course is conducted interactively. Various methods such as direct instruction, question-and-answer, case study analysis, and discussion of research findings are applied together. Therefore, students are expected to thoroughly prepare by reading the topic from the previous week in advance.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Gül Rengin Küçükerdoğan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Sources recommended by the course instructor.
Course Notes Attendance is mandatory at a rate of 70%.

Course Category
Social Sciences %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 % 50
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
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 Understands the fundamental concepts and models of communication.
2 Comprehends the objectives and functions of effective communication.
3 Develops essential skills in verbal and non-verbal communication.
4 Understands communication techniques.
5 Recognizes barriers in communication and the concept of noise.
6 Learns effective speaking (prepared/unprepared) and listening skills.
7 Identifies communication problems and develops problem-solving skills.
8 Learns ethical rules in communication and their application.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Fundamental Concepts of Communication The topics to be covered in the first week should be read from books and other sources and watched from videos. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
2 Communication Models The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
3 Objectives of Effective Communication The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
4 Functions of Effective Communication The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
5 Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
6 Basic Skills in Effective Communication The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
7 Effective Communication Techniques The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
8 Midterm exam week Working at home Sources recommended by the course instructor.
9 Barriers in Communication and the Concept of Noise The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
10 Effective Speaking The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
11 Effective Listening The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
12 Prepared/Unprepared Speaking The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
13 Communication Problems The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
14 Problem-Solving in Communication The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
15 Ethical Rules in Communication The topics covered last week and the topics to be covered this week should be read from the book and other sources. Sources recommended by the course instructor.
16 Final exams Working at home Sources recommended by the course instructor.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 1 5 4 2 3 4 1 2 2 1 2 1
C1 1 4 4 2 3 4 1 2 2 1 2 1
C2 1 4 4 2 3 4 1 2 2 1 2 1
C3 1 4 4 2 3 4 1 2 2 1 2 1
C4 1 4 4 2 3 4 1 2 2 1 2 1
C5 1 4 4 2 3 4 1 2 2 1 2 1
C6 1 5 4 3 3 4 1 2 2 1 2 1
C7 1 4 4 2 3 3 1 2 2 1 2 1
C8 1 4 4 2 3 3 1 2 2 1 2 1

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