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Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
BEHAVIOR SCIENCE AND COMMUNICATION BSU111 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
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Goals In the context of the behavioral sciences to the fields of sociology and psychology concepts, theories and to transfer basic information; to detect the causes of human behavior, behavioral problems may be intended to have knowledge about.
Course Content To explain the emergence of behavioral sciences and related disciplines. To understand the systems in which behavioral sciences are studied and the contemporary approaches in which it is influenced. To recognize the basic concepts of behavioral sciences, to interpret personality theories and personality traits that come to the fore in organizations, to explain motivation, job satisfaction and groups by giving examples. To have knowledge about culture, values and beliefs. Recognizing and using communication types and processes correctly. To comprehend the importance of communication and behavior in daily life and business life. To teach different communication and behavior models to be successful in business and school life. To provide the necessary information to be a civilized and effective individual.
Learning Outcomes 1) It defines the basic concepts related to human behavior.
2)  It discuss individual and social factors of affecting human behavior.
3) It describes the effect of socialization and culture on human behavior and socialization.
4) It gives basic information about personality, learning, perception and behavioral disorders.
5) It explains the basic concepts of communication and the communication process.
6) It gives information about verbal and non-verbal communication; explain effective speaking and listening skills, and ways to improve body language skills.
7) It gives information about written communication and explains the ways of developing writing and reading skills and It discusses importance.
8) It gives information about mass communication and visual communication and it discusses importance.
9) It provides information on developing effective communication and persuasion skills.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Behavioral Sciences Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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2. Week Culture, Socialization and Personality Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion

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3. Week Social Influence and Compliance Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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4. Week Groups Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion

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5. Week Learning Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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6. Week Communication Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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7. Week Defense Mechanisms Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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8. Week Motivation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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9. Week Impression Management Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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10. Week Emotions Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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11. Week Children and Childhood Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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12. Week Youth and Generation: Value and Behavior of Youth according to Generations Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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13. Week Gender Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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14. Week Emotional and Social Meeting Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion

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Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Özdemir, İ. (2009). Davranış Bilimleri ve İletişim Ders Kitabı. Ankara: Ankuzem.
Ertürk, Y.D. (2013). Davranış Bilimleri (4.Baskı). İstanbul: Kutup Yıldızı Yayınları.
Zencirkıran, M. (Ed.) (2017). Davranış Bilimleri. Bursa: Dora Basım-Yayın Dağıtım.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 3
Homework 1 6
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 8 2
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 10 2
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