INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
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
GEP1711 Creative Writing 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. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to present creative expressions using different types of forms. Within the scope of the course the students will become familiar with the basic terms which they need to compose a fictional or non-fictional writing. Additionally the students will learn the necessary writing strategies to write texts such as short story, short play and prose.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who finish the course succesfully:
1) will become familiar with the general frame of creative writing
2) will be able to develop creative expressions
3) will get a good grasp of the basic terminology of creative writing
4) will become familiar with the writing strategies of literary forms such as short story, short play and prose
5) will be able to write different types of fiction writing.
6) will learn about the theoretical ground of non-fiction writing
7) will be able to write non-fictional texts such as autobiography and news stories

Course Content

The fouding principles of fiction and non-fiction writing, specific writing strategies and their examples will create the basic frame of the course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to creative writing and the basic terms
2) Creative expressions
3) The definition and the borders of fictional texts
4) The founding elements of fictional texts
5) Writing strategies
6) The discovery of narrative techniques
7) Short play writing
8) Midterm Week
9) Play and story writing exercises
10) Feedbacks and evaluations of written texts
11) The discovery of non-fiction writing
12) Writing non-fictional texts such as autobiography and news stories
13) Writing exercises related to non-fiction writing
14) Feedbacks and evaluations of written texts

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları
References: Le Guin, Ursula K Dümeni Yaratıcılığa Kırmak Hikaye denizine yelken açmak için bir 21. yüzyıl kılavuzu, hep kitap Levin, Kendra Sen de Kendi Hikayenin Kahramanısın Odaklan: zaaflarını yen ve içindeki yazarı keşfet, hep kitap

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
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 4 52
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 115

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. 4
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. 3
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 4
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 4
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.