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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
GEP0627	Social Entrepreneurship	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:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives:	In this course, students will have knowledge about social entrepreneurship. They will learn how to find solutions for problems such as poverty, climate change, social inequalities, and to develop innovative methods to solve social problems. Thus, they will learn how to use social entrepreneurship as a powerful tool for social change.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students should demonstrate their knowledge of the essential body of knowledge in business management (functions of management: organization theory: policy and strategy: information, technology and operations management; human capital management; accounting; finance; marketing; economics; and an integrated perspective).
2) Students should demonstrate their ability to construct strategy, make organizational decisions and define the required processes to execute these decisions by utilizing the concept and knowledge in business management and by considering cultural and ethical values.
3) Students should demonstrate the ability to understand the dynamics of global business environment; follow the changes and improvements and understanding the importance of flexibility and creativity in the changing global business world
4) Students should demonstrate their comprehension of basic economics, law and social sciences which shape the global business environment and their ability to make decisions via these knowledge.
5) Students should demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively and work in harmony with members from different disciplines.
6) Students should be able to effectively communicate in writing or orally in global business environment.
7) Students should be able to appreciate and recognize contributions of individuals from diverse cultures, and should be able to effectively communicate, positively contribute and work as a team member.
8) Students should be able to use common information and communication technologies employed in business management.
9) Students should be able to define problems related with business processes, gather data, choose the required methods to analyze the data, evaluate the results and identify the necessary practices and communicate their ideas effectively.
10) Students should be able to demonstrate their ability to make contributions in business team or project groups, take responsibility and take the leadership role.
11) Students should demonstrate their understanding of business ethics and social responsibility concepts and motivation to take active role in these subjects.
12) Students should have required English proficiency to follow the current events and improvements in their professional area and to communicate their ideas in international business arena.
13) Students should understand the importance of lifelong learning to maintain personal and professional development.
14) Students should demonstrate that they have the discipline and responsibility to conduct and independent study, project, research.
Learning Outcomes

1) gaining knowledge on social entrepreneurship
2) learning the skills for social entrepreneurship
3) gaining knowledge on Sustainable Development Goals
4) gaining knowledge on business model canvas
5) learning the skills of applying the business model canvas

Course Content

This course will evaluate social entrepreneurship and social change theoretically. At the same time, students will be able to acquire the skills for social entrepreneurs by applying Business Model Canvas tool.

Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, group work, sample examination, problem solving, discussion, observation and use of digital resources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
2)	Exploring Sustainable Development Goals
3)	Business Models in Social Entrepreneurship - Value Proposition and Customer Segments
4)	Business Models in Social Entrepreneurship - Channels and Customer Relationship
5)	Business Models in Social Entrepreneurship- Key Partners, Key Activities and Key Resources
6)	Business Models in Social Entrepreneurship- Revenue Stream and Cost Structure
7)	Design Thinking for Social Innovation Challenges and Risks of Innovation in Social Entrepreneurship
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Management and Leadership Skills for Social Enterprises - Leadership and management skills, management and leadership in different organizations
10)	Management and Leadership Skills for Social Enterprises - Management and Leadership of Social Enterprises, Growth in Organizations, how do leadership and management skills develop?
11)	Measuring Social Impact In Social Enterprises
12)	project presentations
13)	project presentations
14)	project presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Business Model Generation, Osterwalder, A., & Pigneur, Y. (2010). Business model generation: a handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers. John Wiley & Sons. / Social Entrepreneurship: A Skills Approach, Durkin, C., & Gunn, R. (Eds.). (2016). Social entrepreneurship: A skills approach. Policy Press.
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	5	65
Project	1	10	10
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			118

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)	Acquire competence in understanding, explaining and analyzing the linguistic features of English and Turkish (phonetics, lexicology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics)	1
2)	Achieve competence in the languages of translation.	1
3)	Obtain the skills and competences required in the global language services industry.	1
4)	Learn about the interdisciplinary nature of translation through practice and non-departmental courses	5
5)	Demonstrate knowledge about different cultures, which is an integral part of translation and language.	5
6)	Make use of translation technologies, which are indispensable in the language services industry of today.	1
7)	Acquire competence in translation-oriented textual analysis in the source and target language.	1
8)	Learn translation-oriented research skills.	1
9)	Gain in-class interpreting experience in simultaneous interpreting, consecutive interpreting, conference interpreting and community interpreting	1
10)	Learn about the linguistic and lexical structure of Turkish, acquires rules for its spelling and its use, and becomes a competent translator in the native language.	1
11)	Demonstrate awareness in relation to theories of translation and interpreting today and in the past, can establish connections between theory and practice.	1
12)	Acquire research skills for life-long professional learning and improvement.	1
13)	Exhibit sensitivity in relation to translation ethics.	1
14)	Uphold quality standards in professional practice.	1
15)	Learn a second foreign language besides English at advanced level.	1