Nursing
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02031201 | Self-Knowledge and Communication | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | The subject is lecture, workshops and discussion. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Halil İbrahim BİLKAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | Res. Asst. Esra ÜNAL, Res. Asst. Ayşenur DEMİR KÜÇÜKKÖSELER |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Halil İbrahim BİLKAY | B-BZ33 | [email protected] | 7365 |
Course Content
This course includes experiential, creative and awareness-based activities to develop communication skills so that students can know themselves, express their feelings and establish healthy interpersonal relationships.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to enable students to establish more positive personal and professional relationships with other people by using effective communication skills gained through knowing themselves and their values.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses | X |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P6 | Establishes effective communication and cooperation with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other members of the healthcare team, institutions and organizations in the provision of health services. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Effectively applies and evaluates self-awareness and related skills to improve communication skills. | P.6.30 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | ‣ Introduction, introduction to the course, and information about the general course objectives and plans. |
| 2 | ‣ Self-awareness and identity development |
| 3 | ‣ Communication styles |
| 4 | ‣ Body language and nonverbal communication |
| 5 | ‣ Staying present and awareness |
| 6 | ‣ Recognizing and expressing emotions |
| 7 | ‣ Anger and its management |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM |
| 9 | ‣ Empathy and active listening |
| 10 | ‣ Personal values |
| 11 | ‣ Setting boundaries and awareness of personal space |
| 12 | ‣ Stress management and self-compassion |
| 13 | ‣ Courtesy in interpersonal relationships |
| 14 | FINAL EXAM |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Human to Human Again. (2021) Doğan Cüceloğlu Remzi Bookstore (64th Edition) |
| The Unbearable Lightness of Being Yourself (2020) Ferhat Jak İçöz. Doğan Egmont Publishing. | |
| Life (2019) Engin Geçtan Metis Publications, 16th Edition | |
| Being Human (2019) Engin Geçtan Metis Publications, 17th Edition | |
| Rediscover Life – Jeffrey Young, Janet Klosko. Psikonet Publications | |
| Zen Wisdom in Communication (2017) Kemal Karadayı Yeni Yüksektepe Publications, 2nd Edition | |
| Are You In? Suggestions for a Strong Life (2021) Doğan Cüceloğlu. Chronic Book. | |
| The Child Within Us (2024) Doğan Cüceloğlu. Chronicle Book. | |
| Treat Yourself Well, Beautiful Person (2022) Beyhan Budak. Real Book. | |
| Compassion (2019). Zümra Atalay. İnkılap Bookstore | |
| Conscious Awareness-Mindfulness (2019). Zümra Atalay. İnkılap Bookstore |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P6 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Effectively applies and evaluates self-awareness and related skills to improve communication skills. | 5 |
