NMD2010 Creative Writing for Digital Platforms Bahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
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
NMD2010 Creative Writing for Digital Platforms Spring 3 0 3 5
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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SİNAN AŞÇI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to provide students with opportunities to work intensively on their writing in a number o forms and genres. Also, its aim is to get the students writing, keep them writing, and enable them to enjoy their work to the full.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course,
- will build specialist writing skills for profession applications such as corporate writing, persuasive writing, journalistic writing, editing.
- will learn tostimulate and sustain creative flow of writing
- will attain both practical and theoretical understanding of writing practice.
-will learn physical and psychological conditions of writing and the effective writing.

Course Content

This course is designed to stimulate and sustain creative flow of writing. It aims to follow the idea which says “writing is a way of life”. Thus, the students will be introduced the main subjects about writings such as starting writing process, both physical and psychological conditions of writing and the effective writing.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction None
2) What is creative writing? What is creative non-fiction writing?
3) Starting the writing process
4) Focus on the words and sounds
5) Surprise yourself: Work in depth, play with words and images.
6) Work with your dreams: Using dream experiences
7) Introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions: Work with Beginnings and Endings
8) Prewriting(Invention), prewriting strategies
9) How to write an effective essay
10) Journalism and journalistic writing
11) Invent yourself as a writer: Writer’s block/ Writer’s anxiety.
12) Craft your work: Invent a purpose, focus on style and clarity
13) Proofreading your writing
14) Edit your work. Evaluation of the semester

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Project 1 % 35
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 30
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 2 28
Application 14 1 14
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Project 1 20 20
Midterms 1 5 5
Final 1 5 5
Total Workload 114

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Energy Systems Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Energy Systems Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design complex Energy systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Energy Systems Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Energy Systems Engineering.
6) Ability to cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Energy Systems-related problems
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Energy Systems Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Energys Systems Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Energys Systems engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Energys Systems engineering solutions.