MATHEMATICS
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
GEP0621	Internal Communication and Innovation Management	Spring	3	0	3	5

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:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ŞAFAK ŞAHİN
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. İDİL KARADEMİRLİDAĞ SUHER
Course Objectives:	Upon completion of the course, students will, have information about content and functions of internal communication, relationship between organizational culture and communication, techniques used for internal communication, innovation and organizational innovation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course students will be able to;
1) Define the communication process and learn dynamics of communication.
2) Recognize internal communication and its concepts.
3) Identify the relationship between organizational culture and internal communication.
4)Comprehend the importance of interğersonal communication for internal communication.
5) Manage the process of data collection, management and finding innovative solutions.
6) Develop a competence to develop innovative projects in accordance with organizational identity.
7)Notice the obstacles for innovative thinking.
8)Present an innovative idea to the organizational management efficiently.
9) Recognize when an idea is precious and innovative.
10)Learn about the differences between innovative and traditional organizational cultures
11)Present innovative solutions for organizations towards internal communication.

Course Content

Communication process, internal communication, organizational culture and its elements, types of internal communication, interpersonal communication and its characteristics,innovation and related concepts, innovation models, innovative organizational culture and protection of innovations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the course
2)	Definition of the communication process and its elements
3)	Concepts of internal and external communication
4)	Organizational culture and related concepts
5)	The relationship between organizational culture and internal communication
6)	Types of internal communication
7)	Interpersonal communication and its characteristics
8)	Interpersonal communication and its characteristics 2 - Midterm
9)	Innovation and related concepts
10)	Models of innovation
11)	Management of innovation
12)	Innovative organizational culture
13)	Protection of innovation
14)	Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	The Interpersonal Communication Book. Joseph A. Devito. Strategy and Communication for Innovation. Pfeffermann & Nicole.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Presentation	2	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Application	13	3	39
Presentations / Seminar	2	10	20
Homework Assignments	2	0	0
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	15	15
Total Workload			126

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)	To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2)	To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3)	To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4)	To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself,
5)	To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way,
6)	To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7)	To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement,
8)	To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense,	4
9)	By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere,	4
10)	To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning,	4
11)	To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12)	To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.