ARCHITECTURE
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)	Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2)	Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3)	Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4)	Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5)	Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6)	Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7)	Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8)	Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9)	Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10)	Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.