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Course Code: 
FHS103
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
Theoric: 
3
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
Işıl Işık
Course Objectives: 
The objective of the course is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills on health psychology and interpersonal relationships.
Course Content: 

This course includes lectures on communication concept, types of communication, and communication process, effecting factors on communication, behaviours on communication, self-concept, self esteem, body image, nonverbal asstertiveness, empathy, I language and feedback on communication, hope- hopelesness and anger management, conflict management and the approach to the principle of patients in special situations.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Laboratory study 4. Interview 5. Case study /reports 6. Video demonstration 7. Book and resource sharing 8. Small and large group discussion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
1. Midterm exam 2. Final exam

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program

Outcomes

Teaching

Methods

Assessment Methods

To demonstrate an understanding of communication concept, types of communication, and communication process, effecting factors on communication.

1,2,3,6,7

1,2,4,6,8,13,24,25,26

1,2

Be aware of the impact on the behaviours on communication.

1,2,3,6,7

1,2,4,6,8,13,24,25,26

1,2

To define the self-concept, self esteem and body image.

1,2,3,6,7

1,2,4,6,8,13,24,25,26

1,2

To discuss the importancy of nonverbal asstertiveness.

1,2,3,6,7

1,2,4,6,8,13,24,25,26

1,2

To define the importancy of empathy, I language and feedback on communication.

1,2,3,6,7

1,2,4,6,8,13,24,25,26

1,2

To tell the importancy of hope- hopelesness and anger management.

1,2,3,6,7

1,2,4,6,8,13,24,25,26

1,2

To make conflict management.

1,2,3,6,7

1,2,4,6,8,13,24,25,26

1,2

To sort the approach to the principle of patients in special situations.

1,2,3,6,7

1,2,4,6,8,13,24,25,26

1,2
 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Sharing the course objectives and expectations

Related literature

2

Psychology and introduction to health psychology

Related literature

3

Health psychology

Related literature

4

Interpersonal communication: definitions, types of communication, the communication process

Related literature

5

Interpersonal behavior: passive, aggressive, assertive

Related literature

6

Self-concept, self-esteem and body image

Related literature

7

Nonverbal assertiveness skills

Related literature

8

Midterm exam

 

9

Midterm evaluation

Feedback

Related literature

10

Active listening, asking questions, self esteem and body imaage

Related literature

11

Hope- hopelesness

Related literature

12

Anger management

Related literature

13

Problem solving

Related literature

14

Course evaluation

 

15

Final exam

 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook
  • DeVito, J. A. (2019). The interpersonal communication book. Instructor, 1, 18.
  • Wolfe, Katie. "Book Review: Observational Measurement of Behavior, by Yoder, PJ, Lloyd, BP, & Symons, FJ." (2019): 295-298.
  • Friedman, Howard S. "Introduction to the special issue on theory in nonverbal communication." Journal of Nonverbal Behavior 43, no. 2 (2019): 107-109.
  • Braithwaite, D. O., & Schrodt, P. (Eds.). (2021). Engaging theories in interpersonal communication: Multiple perspectives. Routledge.
  • Arnold, E. C., & Boggs, K. U. (2019). Interpersonal relationships e-book: professional communication skills for nurses. Elsevier Health Sciences.
  • Arnold E, Boggs KU (1999). Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses. 3 rd ed, W.B Saunders Company, Philadelphia.
  • Konar, N. (2021). Communication skills for professionals. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
  • Rieger, J. (2020). Hoping against Hope: Dealing with Hopelessness in Ancient Times and Today. Religions, 11(7), 331.

Additional Resources

 
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Yeditepe University YULearn

Assignments

  

Exams

Midterm, Final,
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm exam

1

40

Final exam

1

60

Total

2

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

Total

 

100
 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.

 

 

 

 

X

 

2

It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.

 

 

X

 

 

 

3

Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.

 

X

 

 

 

 

4

Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.

 

X

 

 

 

 

5

Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.

 

X

 

 

 

 

6

Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.

 

 

 

X

 

 

7

Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.

 

 

X

 

 

 

8

Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.

 

X

 

 

 

 

9

Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.

 

 

X

 

 

 

10

Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.

 

 

 

X

 

 
 

 
   
 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)

15

2

30

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

6

90

Midterm exam

1

2

2

Final exam

1

2

2

Total Work Load

 

 

124

Total Work Load / 47 (h)

 

 

4,96

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5
 
 
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