Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Ali BÜYÜKASLAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ali BÜYÜKASLAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to learn the relationship between culture and communication and to comprehend the dimensions of intercultural communication, to provide detailed information about the use of verbal and nonverbal communication in intercultural communication. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Presentation of the Course, An Overview of Culture: Basic Concepts,Definition and Development of Culture: Nonverbal and Verbal Communication,Concepts and Definitions Related to Culture:acculturation,Subculture, Multiculturalism,Elements of Culture: Culture and Values,Interculturality, What is Communication in a Cultural Context?,Intercultural Communication Theories,Intercultural Communication Theories,Intercultural Differences, Stereotypes and Prejudices,Interculturality and Communication,Dimensions of Intercultural Communication: Low and High Context Cultures, Feminine and Masculine Cultures, Power Distance,Intercultural Communication Dimensions: Changing Values, Roles and Concepts, Use of Time and Space,Intercultural Communication Processes: From Nonverbal Communication to Verbal Communication: Body Language and Use of Language,Intercultural Communication and Popular Culture, The Importance of Ethics in Intercultural Communication,General Evaluation. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| This course explains the functions and dimensions of intercultural communication. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| This course defines the basic concepts of culture. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Provides the ability to use verbal and non-verbal communication in the process of intercultural communication. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation of the Course, An Overview of Culture: Basic Concepts | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 2 | Definition and Development of Culture: Nonverbal and Verbal Communication | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 3 | Concepts and Definitions Related to Culture:acculturation,Subculture, Multiculturalism | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 4 | Elements of Culture: Culture and Values | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 5 | Interculturality, What is Communication in a Cultural Context? | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 6 | Intercultural Communication Theories | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 7 | Intercultural Communication Theories | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 8 | Intercultural Differences, Stereotypes and Prejudices | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 9 | Interculturality and Communication | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 10 | Dimensions of Intercultural Communication: Low and High Context Cultures, Feminine and Masculine Cultures, Power Distance | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 11 | Intercultural Communication Dimensions: Changing Values, Roles and Concepts, Use of Time and Space | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 12 | Intercultural Communication Processes: From Nonverbal Communication to Verbal Communication: Body Language and Use of Language | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 13 | Intercultural Communication and Popular Culture, The Importance of Ethics in Intercultural Communication | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 14 | General Evaluation | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| Resources |
| Farklılıklarla Yaşamak Kültürlerarası İletişim, Asker Kartarı, Ürün Yayınları, Ankara, 2006. |
| Lecture Notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | ||||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | ||||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 2 | 20 | 40 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 142 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(142/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Ali BÜYÜKASLAN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ali BÜYÜKASLAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to learn the relationship between culture and communication and to comprehend the dimensions of intercultural communication, to provide detailed information about the use of verbal and nonverbal communication in intercultural communication. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Presentation of the Course, An Overview of Culture: Basic Concepts,Definition and Development of Culture: Nonverbal and Verbal Communication,Concepts and Definitions Related to Culture:acculturation,Subculture, Multiculturalism,Elements of Culture: Culture and Values,Interculturality, What is Communication in a Cultural Context?,Intercultural Communication Theories,Intercultural Communication Theories,Intercultural Differences, Stereotypes and Prejudices,Interculturality and Communication,Dimensions of Intercultural Communication: Low and High Context Cultures, Feminine and Masculine Cultures, Power Distance,Intercultural Communication Dimensions: Changing Values, Roles and Concepts, Use of Time and Space,Intercultural Communication Processes: From Nonverbal Communication to Verbal Communication: Body Language and Use of Language,Intercultural Communication and Popular Culture, The Importance of Ethics in Intercultural Communication,General Evaluation. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| This course explains the functions and dimensions of intercultural communication. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| This course defines the basic concepts of culture. | 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Provides the ability to use verbal and non-verbal communication in the process of intercultural communication. | 10, 13, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation of the Course, An Overview of Culture: Basic Concepts | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 2 | Definition and Development of Culture: Nonverbal and Verbal Communication | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 3 | Concepts and Definitions Related to Culture:acculturation,Subculture, Multiculturalism | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 4 | Elements of Culture: Culture and Values | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 5 | Interculturality, What is Communication in a Cultural Context? | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 6 | Intercultural Communication Theories | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 7 | Intercultural Communication Theories | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 8 | Intercultural Differences, Stereotypes and Prejudices | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 9 | Interculturality and Communication | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 10 | Dimensions of Intercultural Communication: Low and High Context Cultures, Feminine and Masculine Cultures, Power Distance | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 11 | Intercultural Communication Dimensions: Changing Values, Roles and Concepts, Use of Time and Space | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 12 | Intercultural Communication Processes: From Nonverbal Communication to Verbal Communication: Body Language and Use of Language | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 13 | Intercultural Communication and Popular Culture, The Importance of Ethics in Intercultural Communication | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| 14 | General Evaluation | Reading the related lecture note/document |
| Resources |
| Farklılıklarla Yaşamak Kültürlerarası İletişim, Asker Kartarı, Ürün Yayınları, Ankara, 2006. |
| Lecture Notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | ||||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | ||||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | ||||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | ||||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | ||||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | ||||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | ||||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | ||||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |