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) |
Have sufficient background in mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering. |
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2) |
Use theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering together for engineering solutions. |
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3) |
Identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems, select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose. |
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4) |
Analyse a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods in this direction. |
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5) |
Select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications. |
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6) |
Design and conduct experiments, collect data, and analyse and interpret results. |
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7) |
Work effectively both as an individual and as a multi-disciplinary team member. |
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8) |
Access information via conducting literature research, using databases and other resources |
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9) |
Follow the developments in science and technology and constantly update themself with an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning. |
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10) |
Use information and communication technologies together with computer software with at least the European Computer License Advanced Level required by their field. |
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11) |
Communicate effectively, both verbal and written; know a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. |
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12) |
Have an awareness of the universal and social impacts of engineering solutions and applications; know about entrepreneurship and innovation; and have an awareness of the problems of the age. |
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13) |
Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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14) |
Have an awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environment and work safety; know the legal consequences of engineering practices. |
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