Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Advanced Research in Teaching and Education
Year: 2024
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Analysis of Communication Competence Levels Among Graduates of Communication Faculty
Can Cemal Cingi, Nihan Vural
ABSTRACT:
Individuals with higher education are expected to have a high “communication level” or, in other words, “communication competence.” However, it is known that new graduates may experience problems in adapting to the jobs they start. While some graduates adapt to the sector quickly, others struggle to fulfill the academic and social roles expected of them. The research aims to investigate the communication competence levels of students who graduated from the departments of the Faculty of Communication and entered business life. The study adopted a quantitative research methodology, the Communication Competence Scale, applied to 400 graduates, 100 from each Anadolu University Faculty of Communication Sciences department. The quota sampling method, one of the non-probability sampling methods, was used in this study, and the target number was reached with the answers from the graduates reached by e-mail. In addition to revealing departmental differences, the demographic questions and open-ended questions given with the scale helped students assess the practicality of their education, identify gaps in their skill set, and plan for the future of their careers.
keywords: communication, education, higher education, quantitative research, scale