Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Assoc. Prof. HAVVA PINAR İMER |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYLA ESEN
Assoc. Prof. HAVVA PINAR İMER
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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. |
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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
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Adler et al., Ch. 7 |
8) |
Midterm Exam |
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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 |
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14) |
Group Project Presentations |
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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. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media. |
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2) |
Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. |
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3) |
Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. |
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4) |
Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. |
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5) |
Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. |
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6) |
Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. |
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7) |
Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture. |
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8) |
Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. |
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9) |
Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. |
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10) |
Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. |
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11) |
Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. |
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12) |
Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. |
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13) |
Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects. |
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14) |
Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology. |
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