BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
GEP1011	Health Literacy	Fall 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:	Turkish
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. SELDA POLAT
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is; to teach basic knowledge about Health Literacy (HL) and to gain skills for the use of this knowledge. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who can successfully complete this course;
1-Knows the concepts of health-disease
2-Categorise the concept of health literacy 3-Use the information obtained about health literacy in daily life
4-Knows the concept of health promotion
5-Knows the ways of accessing the right information sources in the field of health

Course Content

This course aims to introduce the basic concepts of health literacy and to develop individuals' ability to understand, evaluate and use health-related information. Themes such as the role of health professionals, health literacy in relation to media, health literacy in the context of women's, children's and elderly health are discussed. In addition, the effects of health literacy on individual and community health are discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course introduction Course syllabus will be explained in detail
2)	Explanation of concepts: Definition of Health Literacy General information and Importance
3)	Health Literacy Levels
4)	literature review and HL
5)	Health Professionals and HL
6)	Evaluation of Health Literacy in terms of Health Expenditures and Health Services Utilisation
7)	Patient Empowerment and HL
8)	MIDTERM
9)	Health Literacy in Risky Groups
10)	Health Literacy in terms of Women's Health
11)	Health Literacy in Children
12)	Health Literacy for Active Ageing
13)	Media and HL
14)	Evaluation of the course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1.Sağlık iletişimi perspektifinde sağlık okuryazarlığı. Figen Sabırcan. [N.p.] : İstanbul. 2021. eBook. Language: Turkish , Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
2.Health Literacy : New Directions in Research, Theory and Practice. Logan, Robert A.; IOS Press; Siegel, Elliot R. Series: Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, volume 240. Amsterdam : IOS Press. 2017. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
3.Health Literacy : Developments, Issues and Outcomes. Perry, Derek; Moore, Robert. Series: Public Health in the 21st Century. Hauppauge, NY : Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2013. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
4.Health literacy : breakthroughs in research and practice/ Information Resources Management Association, editor. Pennsylvania : IGI Global, 2017 PDFs (517 pages) : illustrations. Language: English, Veritabanı: Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi Katalogu
5.Health Literacy : A Prescription to End Confusion. Institute of Medicine; Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health; Committee on Health Literacy; David A. Kindig; Allison M. Panzer; Lynn Nielsen-Bohlman. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press. 2004. eBook., Veritabanı: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	6	78
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			121

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)	Being able to identify problems and ask right questions	2
2)	Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude	1
3)	Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail	3
4)	Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education	4
5)	Applying theoretical concepts in project planning	3
6)	Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork	4
7)	Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8)	Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty	3
9)	Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10)	Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding	2
11)	Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12)	Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life	3
13)	Possessing managing skills and competence
14)	Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15)	Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment	3