INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN | |||||
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). |
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) | Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture, | |
2) | Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions, | |
3) | Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts, | |
4) | Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires, | |
5) | Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately, | |
6) | Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture, | |
7) | Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature, | |
8) | Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art, | |
9) | Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture, |