ECONOMICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
POL3501 | Career Development in Political Science and International Relations | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. EBRU ŞULE CANAN SOKULLU |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None. |
Course Objectives: | Öz farkındalık ve kariyer, karar verme becerileri ve kariyer planlama, yazılı iletişim, iş arama, başvuru yapma, motivasyon mektubu hazırlama, işe alınma, iş bulmada internet ve sosyal medyanın kullanımı, LinkedIn sitesi hazırlama, uluslararası örgütler, sivil toplum örgütleri ve özel sektörde çalışma hayatı, diplomasi ve dış ilişkiler servislerinde çalışma hayatı, medyada çalışma hayatı. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Identify the communication style in career applications II. Differentiate between a resume and a cover letter III. Create a LinkedIn website IV. Prepare for successful interviews V. Articulate themselves properly in Statement of Purpose |
1st Week: Introduction 2nd Week: Self-awareness, self-knowledge and career 3rd Week: Decision skills and career decision making 4th Week: World in change and careering 5th Week: Written communications in job hunting Student Portfolio I: Resume and a cover letter 6th Week: Recruitment and employment Guidelines for the Student Portfolio II will be detailed by the instructor. 7th Week: Web and social media in job hunting Student Portfolio II: Preparation and completion of a LinkedIn website with at least 10 connections, including the instructor. 8th Week: Working in Global Politics: International Organisations 9th Week: Working in Global Politics: Non-Governmental Organisations 10th Week: Diplomacy and foreign affairs 11th Week: Working in Global Economy: Private Sector 12th Week: Working in Media Student Portfolio III: Interview report with the selected professional (Guideline will be provided in Week 6) 13th Week: Academic Pathways and Global Education Student Portfolio IV: Statement of Purpose for * two different universities with different graduate programs 14th Week: Review |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | 1st Week: Introduction | |
2) | 2nd Week: Self-awareness, self-knowledge and career | |
3) | 3rd Week: Decision skills and career decision making | |
4) | 4th Week: World in change and careering | |
5) | Written communications in job hunting | |
6) | Student Portfolio I: Recruitment and employment | |
7) | Web and social media in job hunting | |
8) | Student Portfolio II: Working in Global Politics - International Organisations | |
9) | Working in Global Politics: Non-Governmental Organisations | |
10) | Diplomacy and foreign affairs | |
11) | Working in Global Economy: Private Sector | |
12) | Working in Media | |
13) | Student Portfolio III: Academic Pathways and Global Education | |
14) | Student Portfolio IV: Review |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Articles in Course Package |
References: | Articles in Course Package |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 13 | % 20 |
Presentation | 2 | % 40 |
Project | 2 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 70 |
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 1 |
Project | 2 | 40 |
Total Workload | 150 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 2 |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 2 |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 2 |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 1 |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 2 |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 2 |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 2 |