CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
CGL2007	Communication with Children	Fall Spring	2	0	2	3

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor AYŞEN YALIN
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. SEDA GÖKÇE TURAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Prescholls
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to gain competence about effective communication with child and parents. This course includes the subjects as communication with child and parents, effective communication skills, communication technics with parents of children with special needs, communication at business life.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course student;
1. Will be able to communicate with children;
2. Will be able to communicate with parents;
3. Will be able to communicate at business life;
4. Will be able to eliminate communication problems;
5. Will be able to develop strategies about coping with communication problems.

Course Content

This course includes; description and content of communication; aims and importance of communication; proper communication; empathy; communication with children; communication with parents; communication problems; strategies about communication problems and organizational communication.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Description of communication	Literature review related to the subject.
2)	Description of communication	Literature review related to the subject.
3)	Importance and goals of communication	Review of different sources related to the subject.
4)	Types of communiaction	Literature review related to the subject.
5)	Empathy and sympathy	Review of different sources related to the subject.
6)	Communication with children	Literature review related to the subject.
7)	Communication with children	Literature review related to the subject.
8)	Mid-Term exam
9)	Communnication with family	Literature review related to the subject.
10)	Communcation with family	Review of different sources related to the subject.
11)	Organizational communication	Literature review related to the subject.
12)	Organizational communication	Literature review related to the subject.
13)	Communication barriers	Literature review related to the subject.
14)	Communication barriers	Literature review related to the subject.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Navaro, L. (1999). Gerçekten beni duyuyor musun, Sistem Yayıncılık.
References:	Üstün Dökmen, 2008, İletişim Çatışmaları ve Empati, Sistem Yayıncılık,

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Total		%
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
Total		%

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			59

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.