HM309 Health CommunicationIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Mechatronics Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Mechatronics Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: HM309
Course Name: Health Communication
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: TR-EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. BEKİR KÜRŞAT AYDIN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HAVVA PALACI
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To be able to comprehend Health Communication, which covers all kinds of communication with health content, as a form of communication that the people and groups related to the health topic carry out for the target groups concerned.
Course Content: To be able to recognize the health communication levels such as personal communication, interpersonal communication, group communication (including organizational communication), mass communication and social marketing methods. Understanding the importance of the stages of development and change of health behavior through the influence of communication on behavior modification, gaining an approach to developing a health communication program with examples and impressive-persuasive health messages

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Describe health communication by defining health and communication, and know how it is developed.
2) Know the levels at which health communication can take place, acquire personal, interpersonal, group and mass communication
3) Comprehends the effect of communication on creating behavior change and health behavior development-changing stages.
4) Recognize behavioral theories and models used in health communication
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Know the process of health communication program development.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Recognize the theories about the effects of mass media used in health communication
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) To develop impressive-convincing health messages, health communication campaign examples are being examin.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Describe the program • The concept of health communication is given in the topics to be discussed.
2) Introduction to Health Communication Communication, communication process, basic items, definition of health concept, health resources and risks, development of health, concept of health communication Homework. Patch Adams will be followed.
3) Development of Health Communication Concept Development of health communication concept, history, disciplines affecting health communication, definition of health communication and limits of health communication field and health communication levels.
4) Health Communication Levels (Self-communication) Self-awareness, awareness, the theory of needs, learned helplessness Think, match, share: questions and comments on the direction of film communication Team work: Notification of teams being created and the hospitals to be compared. Begin following Facebook and twitter sharing. Homework: İnside Out animation film to be watched
5) Health Communication Levels (Level of interpersonal communication) Interpersonal communication, interpersonal health communication approach and models health personel patient relations message production, verbal, nonverbal communication, listening skills, empathy, personal role, communication barriers. Think, match, share: related to animated film
6) Health Communication Levels (Group communication level and Mass Communication) Group communication, organizational communication, corporate importance and functions of communication Mass communication and scientific field information, health information control and media, effects on globalization and public health information, health literacy and media Think, match, share: questions and comments about media societies
7) Midterm exam
8) Behavioral change in the field of health, Health Behavior Theories The formation of health-related behavior, Explanatory Theories The Causeful Action Theory Action based on the cause Planned Behavior Theory Theory of Change Health Belief Model Consumer information processing model The theory of diffusion of innovations
9) Health Communication Program Development, Health Communication Campaigns History of health communication campaigns General information on health communication campaigns Health Communication Planning Before Campaign Process Planning / Start-up phase Communication Plan
10) Health Communication Program Development, Health Communication Campaigns, Target group Target Audience Concept Determining the Target Audience Target audience in health communication Target audience separation in health communication campaigns Public Relations Studies and advocacy from health communication methods
11) Health Communication Program Development (Implementation - design phase) What can be done with health communication campaign, planning, precede-proceed progress, need-based planning, development of communication strategies, determination of goals
12) Health Communication Program Development (impact assessment) Assessment stage, valuation methodology and theory-oriented, cooperation and the sharing of findings, generalizations about health communication campaigns, examples from Turkey and world health communication campaigns
13) TEAM PRACTICE PROJECT PROPOSAL
14) TEAM PRACTICE PROJECT PROPOSAL
15) final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Kevin B. Wright, Lisa Sparks, H. Dan O'Hair, John Wiley & Sons, (2012) Communication in the 21st Century
. ​Health Communication: From Theory to Practice, Second Edition.
. Tabak Selçuk Ruhi. (1999). Sağlık İletişimi. Literatür Yayıncılık.
• Okay Ayla (2014). Sağlık İletişimi. Derin Yayınları.
• Çınarlı İnci (2008). Sağlık İletişimi ve Medya .Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.

References: • Dersin sorumlusu tarafından belirlenen okumalar ve videolar.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Observation
Group project
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 5
Quizzes 5 % 5
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 5 10 50
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Project 1 20 20
Quizzes 5 2 10
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 125