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SOCIOLOGY
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
BA1012 Business Communications Spring 3 0 3 8
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: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HAVVA PINAR İMER
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYLA ESEN
Assoc. Prof. HAVVA PINAR İMER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course aims to provide the student with the fundamental role and principles of communication in the work context. To have a general understanding of why good communication skills are important in business, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills related to verbal, nonverbal and written communication, the effective use of technology for communication, effective listening skills, and how to prepare and effectively take part in job interviews with emphasis on the cultural aspect of communication.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Explain the role of verbal and written communication for day-to-day operations as well as for personal career success.
2. Describe and evaluate various listening approaches.
3. Explain and implement interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.
4. Analyze interview situations and act accordingly.
5. Describe various types of meetings and be able to conduct a meeting including preparation and follow- ups.

Course Content

The students will get familiar with the skills and knowledge required of an individual for effective communication in business life. Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to be able to understand the nature of communication and deliver their messages with precision through various communication media in different business settings. They will be capable of designing and writing messages in various formats, organizing and delivering presentations, writing their CVs, as well as gaining the basic skills to prepare themselves for job applications and interviews.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Communication at Work Adler et al. Ch. 1
2) Communication, Culture and Work Adler et al. Ch. 2
3) Personal Skills: Listening Adler et al., Ch. 3
4) Personal Skills: Verbal & Nonverbal Messages Adler et al., Ch. 4
5) Personal Skills: Interpersonal Skills and Success Adler et al., Ch. 5
6) Personal Skills: Principles of Interviewing Adler et al., Ch. 6
7) Working in Groups: Leading and Working in Teams Adler et al., Ch. 7
8) Midterm Exam
9) Working in Groups: Effective Meetings Adler et al., Ch. 8
10) Making Effective Presentations: Developing and Organizing the Presentation Adler et al., Ch. 9
11) Making Effective Presentations: Delivering the Presentation Adler et al., Ch. 11
12) Making Effective Presentations: Types of Business Presentations Adler et al., Ch. 12
13) How to Write Effective CVs
14) Group Project Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Adler, R. B.; Maresh-Fuehrer, M. M.; Elmhorst, J. & Lucas, K. (2019). Communicating at Work, 12th Edition, New York, NY, McGraw-Hill Education.
References: Bovee, C. L.& Thill, J. V. (2016). Business Communication Essentials, 7th Global Edition, Pearson Education.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 5
Project 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 35
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 65
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 10 2 20
Study Hours Out of Class 13 4 52
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Project 1 25 25
Homework Assignments 1 5 5
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 1 41 41
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 200

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 learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5) To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12) To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.