Interpersonal Communication(RPP207)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPP207 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Elgiz YILMAZ ALTUNTAŞ elyilmaz@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The purpose of this course is to discuss on the principal theories and the fields of research in interpersonal communication; to detail some notions concerning interpersonal communication such as listening, self-expressing, self-esteem, perception, verbal and oral communication, the power, ethics… etc; to discuss the lived communication problems based on the way of self-expressing and of discussing how the personal, religious, cultural, psychological, linguistic and professional differences influence this interpersonal communication process with an interdisciplinary approach. |
| Content |
1.st course: The definition and contents of interpersonal communication 2.nd course: Various important social institutions for interpersonal communication like the environment, the family, the neighbors, the school, the friends, colleagues… etc 3.rd course: Communication tools in interpersonal communication 4.th course: Fundamental theories of interpersonal communication I (the social penetration, the social decision, cognitive coherence, the cognitive dissonance, the reduction of uncertainty) 5.th course: Fundamental theories of interpersonal communication II (to establish a relation, the opening of oneself, attachment and conservation) 6.th course: The conflict management in interpersonal communication 7.th course: Midterm exam 8.th course: Listening, effective listening and types of “not listening” Importance of silence in interpersonal communication and its types: “empty” silence and silence “full”. 9.th course: The definition of oral communication and the difference between the use of the language of “me” and “you” 10.th course: The definition of non-verbal communication I (gestures, body language, glance, tone of voice, touch, the personal behaviour) 11.th course: Homework presentations 12.th course: The definition of non-verbal communication II (personal space and proxemics) 13.th course: Impact of the roles and the social and professionals statuses on interpersonal communication 14.th course: Impact of sexual difference on interpersonal communication |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the student will be able; ? To comment on the definition and the contents of the interpersonal communication. ? To know the various important social institutions for interpersonal communication like the environment, the family, the neighbors, the school, the friends, colleagues… etc ? To notice that the individual is organized and he/she is in relation to time and the place during the communication process. To know the variety tools of interpersonal communication. ? To define the fundamental theories of the interpersonal communication such as social penetration, social decision, cognitive coherence, cognitive dissonance, reduction of uncertainty, to establish a relation, the opening of oneself, the attachment and the conservation. To observe this process of communication with concrete examples. ? To define the conflict management, the personal causes of the conflict and the types of avoidance and to discuss them with concrete examples. ? To notice the difference between listening and effective listening; to define the types of “not listening” with examples. ? To notice the difference between “empty” silence and silence “full”. ? To comment on the difference between the use of the language of “me” and “you” in oral communication and the impact of this on conflict management in interpersonal communication. ? To define non-verbal communication; to evaluate the importance of the gestures, the body language, the glances, the tone of voice, the touch, the personal behaviour, the space in interpersonal communication process with concrete examples. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | To learn the basic theories of communication by analyzing examples of the different communication areas and making comparisons between them. |
| References |
DESCAMPS, Marc-Alain (1993). Le langage du corps : et la communication corporelle, Presses Universitaires de France, Paris. GOFFMAN, Erving (1974). Les rites d’interaction, Les Editions de Minuit, Paris. HALL, Edward T. (1971). La dimension caachée, traduit de l'américain par Amélie Petita, Editions du Seuil, Paris. HARTLEY, Peter (1993). Interpersonal Communication, Routledge, London. MUCCHIELLI, Alex (1995). Psychologie de la communication, Presses Universitaires de France, Paris. WATZLAWICK, Paul (1972). Une logique de la communication, Editions du Seuil, Paris. WINKIN, Yves (1981). La nouvelle communication: textes recueillis et présentés de Bateson, Birdwhistell, Goffman, Hall, Jackson, Scheflen, Sigmon et Watzlawick, Editions du Seuil, Paris. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | The definition and contents of interpersonal communication |
| 2 | Various important social institutions for interpersonal communication like the environment, the family, the neighbors, the school, the friends, colleagues… etc |
| 3 | Communication tools in interpersonal communication |
| 4 | Fundamental theories of interpersonal communication I (the social penetration, the social decision, cognitive coherence, the cognitive dissonance, the reduction of uncertainty) |
| 5 | Fundamental theories of interpersonal communication II (to establish a relation, the opening of oneself, attachment and conservation) |
| 6 | The conflict management in interpersonal communication |
| 7 | Midterm exam |
| 8 | Listening, effective listening and types of “not listening” Importance of silence in interpersonal communication and its types: “empty” silence and silence “full”. |
| 9 | The definition of oral communication and the difference between the use of the language of “me” and “you” |
| 10 | The definition of non-verbal communication I (gestures, body language, glance, tone of voice, touch, the personal behaviour) |
| 11 | Homework presentations |
| 12 | The definition of non-verbal communication II (personal space and proxemics) |
| 13 | Impact of the roles and the social and professionals statuses on interpersonal communication |
| 14 | Impact of sexual difference on interpersonal communication |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 2 | 60 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 2 | 10 |
| Presentation | 2 | 10 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 30 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 6 | 100 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Will have effective written and oral communication skills in Turkish | X | ||||
| 2 | Will have a thorough knowledge of at least two foreign languages | X | ||||
| 3 | Will be informed about art and culture, human rights, social, professional and ethical values, law and legislation, quality standards, and will be aware of their responsibility on these subjects | X | ||||
| 4 | Will have sufficient knowledge about social sciences, professions and sectors in communication and media, innovative and entrepreneurial practices | X | ||||
| 5 | Will have the ability to use, in an effective and creative way, the techniques and tools and information technologies necessary for interactive and conventional media, in the context of health and safety in the workplace | X | ||||
| 6 | Will have the ability to develop documentary and fictional content related to their field for interactive and conventional media; also the ability to produce and manage this content in group | X | ||||
| 7 | Will have the theoretical knowledge and ability to carry out and share scientific work on communication environments and processes of interactive and conventional media and on the individual and social outcomes of the latter | X | ||||
| 8 | Will have the knowledge of analysis and modelling techniques to analyse interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes | X | ||||
| 9 | Will have the ability to question and critically analyse developments and problems concerning interactive and conventional media and the communication environments and processes, will be aware of the public interest, social responsibility and the environment, will be sensitive to contemporary world’s and Turkey's current problems; will develop a libertarian, democratic, constructive and problem-solving approach | X | ||||
| 10 | They are familiar with the historical development processes of electronic, digital media and film; and the current developments in these fields | |||||
| 11 | They learn sociological, cultural and aesthetic approaches in electronic, digital media and film | |||||
| 12 | They learn the political economy of cultural industries, labour and production relations, analysis of marketing and consumption patterns. | |||||
| 13 | They learn at a first level how to use the equipment necessary for the production of audio-visual content for TV, radio and digital media and of films in different genres | |||||
| 14 | They gain experience in conducting creative activities in electronic, digital media and film; in producing and working in groups | |||||
| 15 | They acquire theoretical information in the fields of public relations, advertising, integrated marketing communication and organizational communication | X | ||||
| 16 | They are familiar with the research, planning, implementation and evaluation processes in public relations and advertising; they can create campaigns, present them effectively and write reports | X | ||||
| 17 | They have knowledge of organisational communication, crisis and risk communication, reputation management, media relations, media planning, digital media management, brand management and interpersonal communication. They are able to carry out activities in these areas | X | ||||
| 18 | They use public relations and advertising strategies and tactics appropriate to the specificities of conventional and new media | X | ||||
| 19 | They are aware of legal regulations, ethical codes in public relations and advertising, and they remain faithful to them | X | ||||
| 20 | They are familiar with the different theoretical approaches regarding the social place, role and functions of journalism as a social institution and phenomenon; they are familiar with the process of producing information for conventional and digital media | |||||
| 21 | They are familiar with the structural and technical specificities, management characteristics of conventional/mainstream media, as well as alternative media structures | |||||
| 22 | They are familiar with the new conceptual and theoretical discussions emerging from interactive/digital media in terms of social sciences and humanities | |||||
| 23 | They are familiar with the historical development of journalism in Turkey and in the world; they can analyse it in the context of social and political history | |||||
| 24 | They have the ability to effectively use information technology, printing and publishing techniques; to write a press article using data collected on the web and on social media, to visualize this data and to publish it | |||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Assignments | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Presentation | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload | 76 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 3.04 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 3 | ||