School Of Health Scıences
Nursıng And Health Servıces

Course Information

BODY LANGUAGE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
HEM116 Spring 2 0 2 1

Prerequisites and co-requisites None
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Elective
Level of Course Bachelor's
Lecturer Assist.Prof.Dr.Nazife AKAN
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to understand the importance of the body language in communication, to improve the use and understanding skills of body language properly.
Contents of the Course The influence of culture and cultural differences on body language,Head movements, stance of feet and legs,Arm restraints, gestures and mimics,Gestures of listening, evaluation, criticism,Usage of legs and seating styles, seating arrangements,Elin face and body contact gestures,Interpersonal distance, personal space, personal area, security areas,Lie, insincerity, doubt and hesitation,Sign language,Gestures and mimics of some important emotions,Status symbols, meanings of colors.Things to be aware of when using body language in business negotiations,Developing skills to use body movements in front of the community,

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1
2
3
4

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 The influence of culture and cultural differences on body language Presentation, discussion
2 Head movements, stance of feet and legs Presentation, discussion
3 Arm restraints, gestures and mimics Presentation, discussion
4 Gestures of listening, evaluation, criticism Presentation, discussion
5 Usage of legs and seating styles, seating arrangements Presentation, discussion
6 Elin face and body contact gestures Presentation, discussion
7 Mid term axamp
8 Interpersonal distance, personal space, personal area, security areas, Presentation, discussion
9 Lie, insincerity, doubt and hesitation Presentation, discussion
10 Sign language Presentation, discussion
11 Gestures and mimics of some important emotions Presentation, discussion
12 Status symbols, meanings of colors. Presentation, discussion
13 Things to be aware of when using body language in business negotiations Presentation, discussion
14 Developing skills to use body movements in front of the community Drama
15 Discussion Discussion
16 Final Exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Zuhal Baltaş,Acar, Bedenin Dili,Remzi Kitabevi2004
2 Doğan Cüceloğlu, ,İnsan ve Davranışı,Remzi kitabevi, 2005
3 Altıntaş,Ersin,Çamur,Devrim,Beden Dili Sözsüz iletişim,Aktüel yayınları,2005.
4 Ahmet Şerif İzgören (2009), Dikkat Vücudunuz Konuşuyor, Elma yayınevi.
5 James Judi, Beden Dili Olumlu İmaj Oluşturma, Alfa yayınları.
6 Ekman Paul (2012), Yalan Söylediğimi Nasıl Anladın
7 Mesut Yazıcı İşaret dili eğitmeni (Mersin)
8 Deniz Erten .İşaret .Destek yayınları

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 30% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam
3 10% Homework Homework

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 1͵3͵5͵6͵9͵10͵11 1͵2
2 1͵3͵4͵5͵6͵11 1͵2
3 2͵6͵7͵8͵9͵11͵12 1͵2
4 1͵5͵9͵10͵11͵12 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 2 28
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 2 28
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 0 0 0
8 Midterm Exam 1 1 1
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 2 2
16 Final Exam 1 1 1
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