SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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
GEP0377	Transition to Professional Life	Fall Spring	3	0	3	4

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:	To prepare students for business life after undergraduate education, to gain 21st century business world competencies

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Recognizes the actors of a professional working environment and positions himself in the working environment.
2. Manages the communication process in working environments where different generations are together.
3. Knows the points to be considered in the job application process, can prepare an effective resume.
4. Knows the value that being a self-leader individual will add to oneself and his colleagues.
5. Knows how to behave in conflict situations and what to do.
6. Uses creative thinking techniques in business processes.
7. Knows the sustainability clauses and applies them to their lives.
8. Knows the competencies of the 21st century business world.

Course Content

Starting from the post-graduate job application process, the course presents the competencies required to be successful in the business environment from a holistic perspective in relation to the 21st Century skills framework.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meeting, Importance of the Course, Expectations from the Course
2)	First Steps in a New Job, Working Environment, Actors of Business Life
3)	Preparing Resume and Letter of Intent
4)	A View from the Past Century to the Future
5)	Self Leadership
6)	Next Generation Communication
7)	Dealing with Uncertainty and Stress Management Conflict Management
8)	Mideterm Week
9)	Creative Thinking Techniques
10)	Effective Presentation Design Techniques
11)	Personal Brand Management
12)	Employer Brand Experience
13)	Individual Savings Management
14)	Sustainability

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	"Endüstri 4.0, eğitim 4.0, liderlik 4.0, toplum 5.0 / Aydoğan Durmuş, 2019 Çalışanlar Arası İletişim/Selver Yıldız Bağdoğan, 2018"
References:	Önce İnsan Önce İletişim/Erol Yılmaz, 2018

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	4	% 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	12	2	24
Quizzes	4	10	40
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			107

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)	To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.	4
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.	4
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.	4
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.	4
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	4
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	4
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.	3
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	3
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	3
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.	3
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.	3