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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
POL3501	Career Development in Political Science and International Relations	Spring Fall	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:	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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Articles in Course Package
References:	Articles in Course Package

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions.
2)	Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment.
3)	Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge.
4)	Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules.
5)	Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them.
6)	Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine.
7)	Use at least one foreign language as scientific language.
8)	Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state.
9)	Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development.
10)	Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level.
11)	Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals.
12)	Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems.
13)	Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations.
14)	Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written.
15)	Have the professional and ethical responsibility.
16)	Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions.
17)	Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms.
18)	Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies.