PSY321 Interpersonal RelationshipsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Product DesignGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Product Design
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY321
Course Name: Interpersonal Relationships
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Common Pool
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 : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi NUMAN TURAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi NUMAN TURAN
Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide an in-depth study of the theories of interpersonal relations and explore the variables in interpersonal interactions as they occur in daily interactions.
Course Content: Interpersonal theories, application areas, reflections

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) At the end of this course, students grasp the basics of interpersonal relationships and communication.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) At the end of this course, students can make statements to various audiences about interpersonal relationships.
2) At the end of this course, students will have the ability to express critical thinking in a constructive way.
Learning Competence
1) At the end of this course, students demonstrate an approach to understanding people with their psychological and social aspects.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) At the end of this course, students will be able to express their thoughts, verbally and in writing, about problems and solutions.
2) At the end of this course, students can follow current developments in this field.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Introduction: Why is interpersonal communication important? -
2) • Basic features of interpersonal communication Reading required materials
3) • Perceptual processes in interpersonal communication Reading the required materials
4) • Stereotypes Reading the required materials
5) • Body Language Reading the required materials
6) Midterm I Preparation for the exam
7) • Interpersonal communication as a need Reading the required materials
8) • Use of language in interpersonal communication Reading the required materials
8) • Use of language in interpersonal communication Reading the required materials
8) • Use of language in interpersonal communication Reading the required materials
8) • Use of language in interpersonal communication Reading the required materials
9) • Basic speaking techniques: Written and Oral communication Reading the required materials
10) The importance of listening in verbal communication Reading the required materials
11) Defensive attitude that creates obstacles in interpersonal communication and approaches that increase this attitude Reading the required materials
12) Midterm II Preparing for the exam
13) • Interpersonal communication in close relationships Reading the required materials
14) • Trust in human relations Reading the required materials
15) Final Exam -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Hortaçsu, Nuran, İnsan İlişkileri, İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, 2004, s. 11-54
• Zıllıoğlu, Merih, İletişim Nedir, Cem Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2003
• Oskay, Ünsal, İletişimin ABC’si, 2001, İstanbul: Der Yayınları.
References: • Hortaçsu, Nuran, İnsan İlişkileri, İmge Kitabevi Yayınları, 2004, s. 11-54
• Zıllıoğlu, Merih, İletişim Nedir, Cem Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2003
• Oskay, Ünsal, İletişimin ABC’si, 2001, İstanbul: Der Yayınları.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Ability to think creatively and innovatively in industrial design discipline.
2) Ability to master professional material and production technologies and follow up developments and to effectively apply acquired knowledge in the projects
3) Ability to reflect cultural values to professional approaches
4) Ability to reach to original design solutions through critical approach to complex design problems and also foresee potential user needs.
5) Having the knowledge and ability to effectively use two and three dimensional design tools and technologies in industrial design
6) Ability to participate in teamwork in companies and to effectively participate in industrial design project management
7) Ability to have professional and ethical sense of responsibility
8) To work independently, to take responsiblity and to develop designerly sensitivities towards global problems

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Ability to think creatively and innovatively in industrial design discipline.
2) Ability to master professional material and production technologies and follow up developments and to effectively apply acquired knowledge in the projects
3) Ability to reflect cultural values to professional approaches
4) Ability to reach to original design solutions through critical approach to complex design problems and also foresee potential user needs.
5) Having the knowledge and ability to effectively use two and three dimensional design tools and technologies in industrial design
6) Ability to participate in teamwork in companies and to effectively participate in industrial design project management
7) Ability to have professional and ethical sense of responsibility
8) To work independently, to take responsiblity and to develop designerly sensitivities towards global problems

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 45
Presentations / Seminar 15 30
Homework Assignments 15 45
Midterms 2 6
Final 1 3
Total Workload 174