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) |
Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture, |
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2) |
Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions, |
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3) |
Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts, |
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4) |
Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires, |
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5) |
Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately, |
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6) |
Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture, |
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7) |
Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature, |
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8) |
Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art, |
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9) |
Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture, |
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