Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF TOURISM / TR423 - TOURISM GUIDING

Code: TR423 Course Title: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM GUIDING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer BURCU GÜLSEVİL BELBER (bbelber@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To inform students about interpersonal communication subjects such as listening, speaking, non-verbal communication, and help them improve their interpersonal communication skills.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can define the basic concepts about interpersonal communication. PO-4 Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing effectively and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
PO-16 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
PO-17 Work effectively both independently and with others.
Examination
LO-2 can explain the interpersonal communication tools. PO-4 Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing effectively and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
PO-17 Work effectively both independently and with others.
PO-18 Improve themselves gradually both professionally and personally, take responsibility for independent learning and demonstrate it.
PO-19 Recognize, understand, and communicate with different cultures.
Examination
LO-3 can explain how to build a more effective interpersonal communication. PO-4 Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing effectively and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
PO-16 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
PO-17 Work effectively both independently and with others.
PO-18 Improve themselves gradually both professionally and personally, take responsibility for independent learning and demonstrate it.
Examination
LO-4 can explain communication process. PO-4 Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing effectively and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
PO-17 Work effectively both independently and with others.
PO-18 Improve themselves gradually both professionally and personally, take responsibility for independent learning and demonstrate it.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Definition and importance of communication, The process of communication, Communication types, Verbal Communication, Non-verbal communication and body language, Written communication, Communication failures, Effective Speaking, Effective Listening, Issues to be considered for a successful communication, Benefits of a successful communication, Empathy.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and importance of communication Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
2 The process of communication Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
3 Communication types Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
4 Verbal Communication Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
5 Non-verbal communication and body language Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
6 Written communication Narrative Method
7 Communication failures Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Effective Speaking Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
10 Effective Speaking Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
11 Effective Listening Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
12 Effective Listening Narrative Method
13 Issues to be considered for a successful communication Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
14 Benefits of a successful communication Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
15 Empathy Lecture Method, Ouestion- Answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Gürüz, D. 2008 Eğinli, A.T., İletişim Becerileri. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım: İzmir
2 Mısırlı, İ. 2003. Genel İletişim. Detay Yayıncılık: Ankara
3 Baltaş, Z., Baltaş, A. 2009. Bedenin Dili. Remzi Kitabevi: İstanbul
4 Aslan, Z. (2012). Yöneticiler İçin İletişim Becerileri, (Ders Notu), Nevşehir Üniversitesi Turizm Fakültesi, Nevşehir.
Required Course instruments and materials
Publications, projection, computer.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 9 27
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 3 9
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 4 3 12
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 120