Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
1	GRF105	Communication	3+0+0	3	4	03.11.2025

Course Details

Language of Instruction	Turkish
Level of Course Unit	Associate Degree
Department / Program	Graphic Design
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Compulsory
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	This course aims to broaden students' understanding of communication by exploring what communication is and its social role, covering communication types, communication forms, communication models, communication theories, communication ethics, and the relationship between communication and technology.
Course Content	The definition and scope of communication, the relationship between communication and language and culture, the communication process, types of communication, forms of communication, communication models, the relationship between communication and technology, communication theories, communication ethics
Course Methods and Techniques	Lecture, discussion, presentation, homework
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	None
Name of Lecturers	Instructor Dr. Betül Gündoğan www.gedik.edu.tr betul.gundogan@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources	Aziz, Aysel - İntroduction to Communication. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. 2021 Course s notes Güngör, Nazife. Communication - Theories - Approaches. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi, 2015.
Course Notes	Theoretical lectures, reading, research, and class discussion to follow the latest news
Documents	https://ue.gedik.edu.tr/Account/LoginBefore
Assignments	https://ue.gedik.edu.tr/Account/LoginBefore
Exams	ara sınav, final

Course Category

Social Sciences	%50
Field	%50

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

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud	14	2	28
Assignments	1	6	6
Mid-terms	1	10	10
Final examination	1	15	15
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 4 101

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Explains the concept of communication and its foundational role in society.
2	Distinguishes the basic elements of the communication process and different types of communication (verbal, nonverbal, written, visual).
3	It analyzes the differences in the use of communication forms and their differentiation according to areas of expertise.
4	Explains the effects of new communication technologies on individuals and society.
5	Understanding the importance of conscious and critical use of media and communication, communicates in accordance with ethical values.
6	Recognizes communication theories and relates these theories to current communication examples.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction to the concept of communication: Definitions of communication and the social role of communication
2	The unity of language, culture, and communication in social life
3	Characteristics of the communication process
4	Functions of communication and communication models
5	Types of communication and forms of communication
6	Self-communication and interpersonal communication
7	Organizational communication and corporate communication
8	Mass communication and mediated communication
9	Fundamental Communication Theories I
10	Fundamental Communication Theories II
11	Media literacy
12	New communication technologies
13	Ethics and persuasion in communication
14	Discussion and general evaluation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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