| ARCHITECTURE | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| 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. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. AYLA ESEN Prof. Dr. HAVVA PINAR İMER |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The course aims to provide students with the fundamental roles and principles of communication in the work context. 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. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Upon completion of the course, the students will learn to: 1. Explain the role of verbal and written communication for day-to-day operations and personal career 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. Differentiate between types of reports and write reports of any type 6. Be able to deliver a presentation |
| The teaching methods of the course are Collaborative Learning, Lecture, Reading, Discussion, Individual Study, Social Activity. 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. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the course | Overview of the syllabus |
| 2) | Communication at Work | Chapter 1 |
| 3) | Communication, Culture and Work | Chapter 2 |
| 4) | Listening | Chapter 3 |
| 5) | Verbal & Nonverbal Messages | Chapter 4 |
| 6) | Interpersonal Skills and Success | Chapter 5 |
| 7) | Types of Business Presentations Writing reports | Chapter 9 |
| 8) | Developing, Organizing and Delivering the Presentation | Chapters 10 & 12 |
| 9) | Developing, Organizing and Delivering the Presentation (contd.) | Chapters 10 & 12 |
| 10) | Principles of Interviewing How to Write Effective CVs | Chapter 6 |
| 11) | Quiz | |
| 12) | Group Reports and Presentations | |
| 13) | Group Reports and Presentations | |
| 14) | Group Reports and Presentations |
| 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. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Quizzes | 1 | % 20 |
| Project | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 20 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 80 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 11 | 143 |
| Project | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quizzes | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 196 | ||
| 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. | 3 |
| 2) | Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. |