Psychology (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

UNI440

Ders İsmi:

Cross-cultural communication

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	4

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Üniversite Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Şahver Ömeraki Çekirdekçi

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Şahver Ömeraki Çekirdekçi
Prof. Dr. EBRU NERGİZ

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	This course introduces students to theories and practices of intercultural communication. Drawing on interpersonal, social, and cultural perspectives, it emphasizes the development of intercultural competence necessary for effective communication across diverse contexts. Quality Education (SDG 4), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16)
Course Content:	Intercultural communication, communication styles, verbal and nonverbal communication, barriers to intercultural communication, intercultural relationships, international context.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explains key theories of intercultural communication
2) Recognizes cultural patterns that influence communication styles.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Analyzes barriers to effective intercultural communication.
2) Applies intercultural communication concepts to real-world situations.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Develops strategies to enhance intercultural competence.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction: The Importance of Intercultural Communication (O1)	Chapter 1
2)	The Role of Culture in Interpersonal Communication (O1, O2)	Chapter 2
3)	Cultural Patterns: Frameworks for Understanding (O2)	Chapter 3
4)	Barriers to Intercultural Communication (O3)	Chapter 4
5)	Cultural Identity and Intercultural Communication (O2, O4)	Chapter 5
6)	Verbal Intercultural Communication (O2, O4)	Chapter 6
7)	Nonverbal Intercultural Communication (O2, O4)	Chapter 7
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	The Role of Context in Intercultural Communication (O1, O4)	Chapter 8
10)	Intercultural Relationships (O4)	Chapter 9
11)	Intercultural Conflict (O3, O4)	Chapter 10
12)	Adapting to Intercultural Transitions (O4, O5)	Chapter 11
13)	Developing Intercultural Competence I (O5)	Chapter 12
14)	Developing Intercultural Competence II (O5)	Chapter 12

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Lustig, M. W., Koester, J., & Halualani, R. (2022). Intercultural Competence: Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures (8th ed.). Pearson.
References:	Lustig, M. W., Koester, J., & Halualani, R. (2022). Intercultural Competence: Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures (8th ed.). Pearson.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient level of basic concepts and application information about psychology and its sub-fields.
2) Has knowledge about the theoretical approaches and perspectives of psychology.
3) Has sufficient level of knowledge to explain the historical process of psychology.
4) Has knowledge about the effects of cultural values on psychology.
5) Has knowledge of ethical principles and responsibilities related to her/his field.
6) She/He has the skills to use the necessary technologies and access information while doing research in her/his field.
7) She/He has the skills to research, analyze and report on her/his field.
8) She/He has the skills to make comparisons between approaches, to analyze the reflections of cultural characteristics, and to measure and evaluate the field
9) She/He has the ability to observe in accordance with the form required by her/his profession.
10) Uses knowledge and skills related to the field with social responsibility awareness.
11) Can use communicaionFollows and uses communication technologies related to the field.
12) Has a fluent foreign language proficiency, maintains social and professional communication.
13) She/He can reconcile the connections between other disciplines and the field.
14) She/He continues to develop by following up-to-date information about her/his field.
15) Knows learning ways, shares knowledge and is open to new ideas.
16) Has the competence to use the knowledge and practice skills related to the field in accordance with professional ethical principles.
17) It is conscious of human and cultural values and maintains its competencies according to these principles.
18) She/He is responsible for taking initiative when necessary in individual or group studies related to his/her field.
19) She/He has a sense of responsibility to fulfill her/his duties in a timely manner.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has sufficient level of basic concepts and application information about psychology and its sub-fields.
2)	Has knowledge about the theoretical approaches and perspectives of psychology.
3)	Has sufficient level of knowledge to explain the historical process of psychology.
4)	Has knowledge about the effects of cultural values on psychology.
5)	Has knowledge of ethical principles and responsibilities related to her/his field.
6)	She/He has the skills to use the necessary technologies and access information while doing research in her/his field.
7)	She/He has the skills to research, analyze and report on her/his field.
8)	She/He has the skills to make comparisons between approaches, to analyze the reflections of cultural characteristics, and to measure and evaluate the field
9)	She/He has the ability to observe in accordance with the form required by her/his profession.
10)	Uses knowledge and skills related to the field with social responsibility awareness.
11)	Can use communicaionFollows and uses communication technologies related to the field.
12)	Has a fluent foreign language proficiency, maintains social and professional communication.
13)	She/He can reconcile the connections between other disciplines and the field.
14)	She/He continues to develop by following up-to-date information about her/his field.
15)	Knows learning ways, shares knowledge and is open to new ideas.
16)	Has the competence to use the knowledge and practice skills related to the field in accordance with professional ethical principles.
17)	It is conscious of human and cultural values and maintains its competencies according to these principles.
18)	She/He is responsible for taking initiative when necessary in individual or group studies related to his/her field.
19)	She/He has a sense of responsibility to fulfill her/his duties in a timely manner.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Grup Projesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4	56
Project	1	30	30
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			116