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Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code: | BA1012 | ||||||||
Ders İsmi: | Business Communications | ||||||||
Ders Yarıyılı: | Spring | ||||||||
Ders Kredileri: |
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||||||
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Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective | ||||||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. HAVVA PINAR İMER | ||||||||
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYLA ESEN Assoc. Prof. HAVVA PINAR İMER |
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Course Objectives: | The course aims to provide the student with the fundamental role and principles of communication in the work context. To have a general understanding of why good communication skills are important in business, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills related to verbal, nonverbal and written communication, the effective use of technology for communication, effective listening skills, and how to prepare and effectively take part in job interviews with emphasis on the cultural aspect of communication. |
Course Content: | The students will get familiar with the skills and knowledge required of an individual for effective communication in business life. Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to be able to understand the nature of communication and deliver their messages with precision through various communication media in different business settings. They will be capable of designing and writing messages in various formats, organizing and delivering presentations, writing their CVs, as well as gaining the basic skills to prepare themselves for job applications and interviews. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Communication at Work | Adler et al. Ch. 1 |
2) | Communication, Culture and Work | Adler et al. Ch. 2 |
3) | Personal Skills: Listening | Adler et al., Ch. 3 |
4) | Personal Skills: Verbal & Nonverbal Messages | Adler et al., Ch. 4 |
5) | Personal Skills: Interpersonal Skills and Success | Adler et al., Ch. 5 |
6) | Personal Skills: Principles of Interviewing | Adler et al., Ch. 6 |
7) | Working in Groups: Leading and Working in Teams | Adler et al., Ch. 7 |
8) | Midterm Exam | |
9) | Working in Groups: Effective Meetings | Adler et al., Ch. 8 |
10) | Making Effective Presentations: Developing and Organizing the Presentation | Adler et al., Ch. 9 |
11) | Making Effective Presentations: Delivering the Presentation | Adler et al., Ch. 11 |
12) | Making Effective Presentations: Types of Business Presentations | Adler et al., Ch. 12 |
13) | How to Write Effective CVs | |
14) | Group Project Presentations |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Adler, R. B.; Maresh-Fuehrer, M. M.; Elmhorst, J. & Lucas, K. (2019). Communicating at Work, 12th Edition, New York, NY, McGraw-Hill Education. |
References: | Bovee, C. L.& Thill, J. V. (2016). Business Communication Essentials, 7th Global Edition, Pearson Education. |
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Program Outcomes | ||||||||
1) The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level. | ||||||||
2) The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field. | ||||||||
3) The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies. | ||||||||
4) The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. | ||||||||
5) The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | ||||||||
6) The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires. | ||||||||
7) The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. | ||||||||
8) The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | ||||||||
9) The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level. | |
2) | The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to his field. | |
3) | The student uses theoretical and practical knowledge related to his field at a basic level; basic fundamental computer programs and related technologies. | |
4) | The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. | |
5) | The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | |
6) | The student uses information and communication technologies with at least at basic level of European Computer Using Licence basic level of computer software which his field of study requires. | |
7) | The student complies with and contributes to quality management and processes. | |
8) | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | |
9) | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 1 | % 0 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 5 |
Project | 1 | % 25 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Application | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 4 | 52 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Project | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Paper Submission | 1 | 41 | 41 |
Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Total Workload | 200 |