| AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| BA4003 | Communication Skills I | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ÜMİT EROL |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This couse aims at introducing students with the different aspects and methods of interpersonal and business communication (including verbal interactions, nonverbal cues, and even using technology to maximize impact). |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Upon successful completion of this course, the enrolled students will: -Recognize and describe various communication styles. -Understand building an effective verbal and nonverbal communication. -Demonstrate proper techniques when using writing as a communication tool. -Understands techniques for an effective group communication. -Understand the importance of communication in global business life. -Understand the importance and ways of using technological tools in interpersonal and business communication -Describe communication strategies to resolve disagreements and conflicts. |
| Recognizing and Understanding Communication Styles, Verbal Communication, Nonverbal Communication , Communicating in Writing, Group Communication, Communications Technology, Barriers to Communication, Cultural Aspects of Communication, Disagreements and Conflicts, Negotiation |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Recognizing and Understanding Communication Styles | |
| 2) | Verbal Communication | |
| 3) | Non Verbal Communication | |
| 4) | Communication through Writing | |
| 5) | Cultivating Conversational Skills | |
| 6) | Communication in A Global World | |
| 7) | Using Technological Tools | |
| 8) | Midterm Examination | |
| 9) | Barriers to Communication | |
| 10) | Communication among Different Cultures | |
| 11) | Disagreement and Conflict Resolving | |
| 12) | Negotiation Techniques | |
| 13) | Case Study | |
| 14) | Case Study |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Various handouts |
| References: | Various handouts |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | % 15 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 45 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 55 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 45 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 64 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 141 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace. | |
| 2) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English. | |
| 3) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. | 4 |
| 4) | Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. | 4 |
| 5) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. | 4 |
| 6) | Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. | 3 |
| 7) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. | 3 |
| 8) | Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. | 3 |
| 9) | Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. | 4 |