| EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| 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. |
| 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. |
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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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | The Interpersonal Communication Book. Joseph A. Devito. Strategy and Communication for Innovation. Pfeffermann & Nicole. |
| References: |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 1 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 2 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 1 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 1 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 1 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 1 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 1 |