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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
BA4004 Communication Skills II Fall
Spring
3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

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 course is designed to provide students with the necessary tools and knowledge to build fluent, accurate and a confident communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully completes this course will:
-be able to contribute to a group discussion expressing their opinions, varying views, and questions
-be able to use basic techniques to deliver a presentation to a specific audience
-be able to converse in a variety of professional and academic situations
-be able to participate in online discussions using web-based tools

Course Content

Speaking skills, Engaging with Others’ Ideas Empathy, disagreeing and refutation skills, academic speaking style, using communication skills in professional life

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Communication Process:
3) Improving Speaking Skils
4) Engaging with Others’ Ideas and Emphaty
5) Disagreeing and refutation skills
6) academic communication style
7) Midterm
8) Using communication skills in professional life
9) Using communication skills in professional life
10) Negotiation Techniques
11) Communication in a Global World
12) Effective Presentation Techniques
13) Presentations
14) Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: various handouts
References: various handouts

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 40
Presentations / Seminar 4 8
Project 6 18
Homework Assignments 5 10
Midterms 1 5
Final 2 15
Total Workload 138

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.