GEP0601 Communication in Local GovernmentsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ARCHITECTUREGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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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
GEP0601 Communication in Local Governments Fall 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: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: Yok
Course Objectives: To improve the students’ capability to see their city through a communication perspective, raise their awareness and offers to -experience the process from theories to real campaigns.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- they will know the communication language and tone of the message and the style of communication of a city
2- they analyze the deep relation between communication and the city with reference to theories.
3- They evaluate the difference between theory and practice.
4- They get aware of how to use theories and compare theories with real life based on real examples
5- They will examine with which insight, theories are applied to their city
6- They will deeply grasp the relation between the communication concept and the city where they live.

Course Content

Starting from corporate communication skills in local governments through social marketing, including the international organizations and projects adding value to the city, each subject is explained with the real campaign samples.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) introduction; local governments and communication
2) governments, subsidiaries and corporate communication
3) social marketing
4) social services and municipalities
5) international organizations and the city
6) To add brand value to the city by sports
7) To add brand value to the city by congress and tourism
8) repositioning the annual celebrations and add value to the city
9) To add value to the city by culture and arts IBB 8th year catalogue
10) education and urban life
11) activities for the youths and to add value to the city
12) public transportation in urban life IBB annual reports
13) urban life and environment
14) urban life and technology

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kampanya örnekleri ve raporları, IBB faaliyet raporları, Istanbul Guide, IBB 8. Yıl kataloğu

IBB annual reports, Istanbul guide, various articles, IBB 8th year catalogue
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
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 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 92

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) Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2) Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3) Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4) Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5) Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6) Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7) Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8) Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9) Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10) Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.