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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of E-Commerce and Marketing
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
08031118 Persuasion and Perception in Communication 2025 Autumn 3 3+0+0 5 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Lect. Dr. Sümeyye Nur KARA ERDOĞAN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Dr. Sümeyye Nur KARA ERDOĞAN C-125 [email protected] 7403 Tuesday
10:00-12:00
Course Content
Concepts of attitude and persuasion, persuasion process, persuasion theories, persuasive communication process and importance of communication elements in persuasive communication process, persuasion strategies and techniques.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this subject is to enable students to develop effective communication skills, understand the processes of persuasion, and learn how to apply persuasion techniques ethically.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Utilizes written and oral communication methods in a manner appropriate to the objective, the target audience, and the communication context. P.6.7 1,3
O2 Effectively employs digital communication platforms to stay updated on professional developments, build and manage a professional image in digital environments, and cultivate a professional network. P.3.7 1,3
** 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 to Communication, Persuasion, and Perception
2 Perception, First Impressions, and Digital Image Management in Communication
3 Verbal Communication and Persuading an International Company
4 Written Communication and Persuasion, Rules of Written Communication, E-Commerce Written Communication
5 Non-verbal Communication, Communicating Through Body Language, and Persuasion Strategies
6 Effective Communication, Principles of Effective Persuasion
7 Storytelling, Framing, and Persuasive Language
8 Self-Introduction, CV, and Communication in Job Interviews
9 Corporate Communication and Communication in Professional Life, Petitions
10 Intercultural Communication and Perceptual Differences, Conflict Management, and Communicating with Difficult People
11 Presentation Techniques and Persuasive Presentation
12 Communication in E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, and Persuasion on Social Media; Digital Customer Communication and Complaint Management
13 Protocol, Etiquette, and Professional Communication in the Workplace
14 Ethics, Manipulation, and Disinformation in Communication; General Term-End Review
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework 1 10 (%)
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 35 (%)
Final Exam 1 55 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 0 0 0
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 0
Total Work Load / 30 0
Course ECTS Credits: 0
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P3 P6
O1 Effectively employs digital communication platforms to stay updated on professional developments, build and manage a professional image in digital environments, and cultivate a professional network. - -
O2 Utilizes written and oral communication methods in a manner appropriate to the objective, the target audience, and the communication context. - -