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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONHİT2232830Spring Semester2+024
Course Program

Salı 12:00-12:45

Salı 12:45-13:30

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorLect. Sonıa LOTFI
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Sonıa LOTFI
Assistant(s)
AimWith the development of technology and communication the world has a "Global Village" title and intercultural interaction has spread and became a problem. Because culture can be defined as the set of values that characterize a nation, society or group and apart itself from others. A problem has arisen in a world that communication has been spreading and speeding with intercultural interaction. The problem is how should a culture be able to maintain its own culturel values and how should be the interaction with others with its own values. The purpose of the Intercultural Communication course is what are the answers to the problems that arise in the intercultural interaction and what is the solution to these problems.
Course ContentThis course contains; Defining the lesson. The summary of the topics will be covered during the semester,What is culture?,The history of Intercultural Communication and analysis of the basic notions,The reason of occurrence of Intercultural Communication debate and its history,Information Theory and Intercultural Communication I,Information Theory and Intercultural Communication II,Cultural dimension theory,Other theories in Intercultural Communication,Theory of Communicative Action and comparing Intercultural Communication, Cultural differences and conflicts, As a communication model Intercultural Communication is sufficient?,Intercultural Communication and its ethic content,Analyzing Ken Loach films in the context of intercultural communication,Ending: Repeating the topics with questions and answers which have been discussed during the semester.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1- Gaining the ability of thinking with the accumulation of the historical one12, 9A
2- Gaining the ability to think theoretically about life’s practical issues9A
3- Learning notions such as Culture, Other, Self9A
4- Gaining the ability to communicate with different cultures16, 9A, E
5- To resolve intercultural situations in the media12, 19A
2.1.To gain the ability to decide whether to encounter an unexpected problem16, 19, 9A, E
4.1.Be able to learn how to communicate with people who are not the same person12, 9A
1.1.To be able to solve cultural problems with historical experience20, 9A
Teaching Methods:12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Defining the lesson. The summary of the topics will be covered during the semester
2What is culture?
3The history of Intercultural Communication and analysis of the basic notions
4The reason of occurrence of Intercultural Communication debate and its history
5Information Theory and Intercultural Communication I
6Information Theory and Intercultural Communication II
7Cultural dimension theory
8Other theories in Intercultural Communication
9Theory of Communicative Action and comparing Intercultural Communication
10 Cultural differences and conflicts
11 As a communication model Intercultural Communication is sufficient?
12Intercultural Communication and its ethic content
13Analyzing Ken Loach films in the context of intercultural communication
14Ending: Repeating the topics with questions and answers which have been discussed during the semester
Resources
Course Book: Asker Kartari, Culture, Difference and Communication: Conceptual Basis of Intercultural Communication, Istanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 2014 ​

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Know the basic concepts of Public Relations and Publicity disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines.
X
2
Public Relations and Publicity These data can be analyzed in various dimensions.
X
3
It uses expert knowledge and participates in decision-making mechanisms of enterprises. It identifies the problems encountered and suggests a solution.
X
4
It analyzes the institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions.
X
5
It can solve the problems caused by taking responsibility when necessary in projects related to the field.
X
6
They can participate in an organization set up for field-related projects, lead the project, manage operational plans and processes.
X
7
Analyzes the theoretical and factual problems of Public Relations and Publicity disciplines and subdisciplines with scientific methods and analyzes the findings.
X
8
As a principle, it adopts the principle of life-long learning. They follow developments, innovations, ideas, methods and changes in their field and use them effectively in their own work.
X
9
Uses fluent and correct Turkology in scientific and professional researches. At least one foreign language can read and understand.
X
10
Uses new communication technologies in their professional and scientific work and constantly monitor developments in new communication technologies.
X
11
Acts in ethical codes in professional and scientific researches.
X
12
The universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, and the protection of the environment, have a consciousness of people and society
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving020
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report11010
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz11010
Midterm Exam12525
General Exam13535
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)108
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(108/30)4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONHİT2232830Spring Semester2+024
Course Program

Salı 12:00-12:45

Salı 12:45-13:30

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorLect. Sonıa LOTFI
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Sonıa LOTFI
Assistant(s)
AimWith the development of technology and communication the world has a "Global Village" title and intercultural interaction has spread and became a problem. Because culture can be defined as the set of values that characterize a nation, society or group and apart itself from others. A problem has arisen in a world that communication has been spreading and speeding with intercultural interaction. The problem is how should a culture be able to maintain its own culturel values and how should be the interaction with others with its own values. The purpose of the Intercultural Communication course is what are the answers to the problems that arise in the intercultural interaction and what is the solution to these problems.
Course ContentThis course contains; Defining the lesson. The summary of the topics will be covered during the semester,What is culture?,The history of Intercultural Communication and analysis of the basic notions,The reason of occurrence of Intercultural Communication debate and its history,Information Theory and Intercultural Communication I,Information Theory and Intercultural Communication II,Cultural dimension theory,Other theories in Intercultural Communication,Theory of Communicative Action and comparing Intercultural Communication, Cultural differences and conflicts, As a communication model Intercultural Communication is sufficient?,Intercultural Communication and its ethic content,Analyzing Ken Loach films in the context of intercultural communication,Ending: Repeating the topics with questions and answers which have been discussed during the semester.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1- Gaining the ability of thinking with the accumulation of the historical one12, 9A
2- Gaining the ability to think theoretically about life’s practical issues9A
3- Learning notions such as Culture, Other, Self9A
4- Gaining the ability to communicate with different cultures16, 9A, E
5- To resolve intercultural situations in the media12, 19A
2.1.To gain the ability to decide whether to encounter an unexpected problem16, 19, 9A, E
4.1.Be able to learn how to communicate with people who are not the same person12, 9A
1.1.To be able to solve cultural problems with historical experience20, 9A
Teaching Methods:12: Problem Solving Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Defining the lesson. The summary of the topics will be covered during the semester
2What is culture?
3The history of Intercultural Communication and analysis of the basic notions
4The reason of occurrence of Intercultural Communication debate and its history
5Information Theory and Intercultural Communication I
6Information Theory and Intercultural Communication II
7Cultural dimension theory
8Other theories in Intercultural Communication
9Theory of Communicative Action and comparing Intercultural Communication
10 Cultural differences and conflicts
11 As a communication model Intercultural Communication is sufficient?
12Intercultural Communication and its ethic content
13Analyzing Ken Loach films in the context of intercultural communication
14Ending: Repeating the topics with questions and answers which have been discussed during the semester
Resources
Course Book: Asker Kartari, Culture, Difference and Communication: Conceptual Basis of Intercultural Communication, Istanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 2014 ​

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Know the basic concepts of Public Relations and Publicity disciplines and the basic theories of these disciplines.
X
2
Public Relations and Publicity These data can be analyzed in various dimensions.
X
3
It uses expert knowledge and participates in decision-making mechanisms of enterprises. It identifies the problems encountered and suggests a solution.
X
4
It analyzes the institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions.
X
5
It can solve the problems caused by taking responsibility when necessary in projects related to the field.
X
6
They can participate in an organization set up for field-related projects, lead the project, manage operational plans and processes.
X
7
Analyzes the theoretical and factual problems of Public Relations and Publicity disciplines and subdisciplines with scientific methods and analyzes the findings.
X
8
As a principle, it adopts the principle of life-long learning. They follow developments, innovations, ideas, methods and changes in their field and use them effectively in their own work.
X
9
Uses fluent and correct Turkology in scientific and professional researches. At least one foreign language can read and understand.
X
10
Uses new communication technologies in their professional and scientific work and constantly monitor developments in new communication technologies.
X
11
Acts in ethical codes in professional and scientific researches.
X
12
The universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, and the protection of the environment, have a consciousness of people and society
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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