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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
MVU 125CONTACT2 + 01st Semester3

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective The aim of this course is to help students comprehend the basic concepts of the communication process; introduce verbal and nonverbal communication types; teach the importance of nonverbal elements such as body language, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, tone of voice, and personal distance; and improve empathy, active listening, and effective expression skills in both organizational and individual communication contexts.
Course Content The course covers the concept, process, and basic elements of communication; verbal, written, and nonverbal types of communication; body language, gestures, and facial expressions; personal space and spatial use; the importance of tone of voice and eye contact; cross-cultural differences in nonverbal communication; organizational communication and effective communication skills in professional settings; empathy, active listening, and common communication mistakes. The course includes practical body language exercises, role-plays, and visual analyses.
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Explains the basic concepts, types, and elements of the communication process
2Distinguishes between verbal and nonverbal communication types and explains them with examples.
3Analyzes nonverbal communication elements such as body language, gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, eye contact, and personal space.
4Applies empathy, active listening, and effective expression skills in organizational and individual communication.
5Identifies barriers and problems in the communication process and develops appropriate solutions.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
PO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07PO 08PO 09PO 10PO 11PO 12PO 13PO 14PO 15PO 16
LO 0013   4           
LO 002    5           
LO 003   35           
LO 004   353          
LO 005   543          
Sub Total3  11236          
Contribution1002510000000000

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14228
Mid-terms11717
Final examination13333
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course






78

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COURSE DETAILS
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 Course TermNoInstructors
Details 2026-2027 Fall1BEKİR AKYÜREK


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester Mode of Delivery
MVU 125 CONTACT 2 + 0 1 Turkish 2026-2027 Fall Face to Face
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Lecturer BEKİR AKYÜREK bakyurek@pau.edu.tr KMYO A0104 %70
Goals The aim of this course is to help students comprehend the basic concepts of the communication process; introduce verbal and nonverbal communication types; teach the importance of nonverbal elements such as body language, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, tone of voice, and personal distance; and improve empathy, active listening, and effective expression skills in both organizational and individual communication contexts.
Content The course covers the concept, process, and basic elements of communication; verbal, written, and nonverbal types of communication; body language, gestures, and facial expressions; personal space and spatial use; the importance of tone of voice and eye contact; cross-cultural differences in nonverbal communication; organizational communication and effective communication skills in professional settings; empathy, active listening, and common communication mistakes. The course includes practical body language exercises, role-plays, and visual analyses.
Topics
WeeksTopics
1 Verbal Communication
2 Verbal Communication
3 Written Communication
4 Written Communication
5 Build Written Communication Nonverbal Communication
6 Build Written Communication Nonverbal Communication
7 Build Nonverbal Communication
8 Build Nonverbal Communication
9 Formal to communicate
10 Formal to communicate
11 Non-Formal (informal) to communicate
12 Non-Formal (informal) to communicate
13 Communicate outside the organization
14 Communicate outside the organization
Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam60Final Exam
Midterm Exam40Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes