Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
ISL221 |
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND SOCIAL LIFE SKILLS |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. ERDEM ÇAĞLA |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
|
Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
The objective of the course is to provide the social skills necessary for students to improve their academic achievement in university life as well as to adapt to their later social lives and to resolve possible problems they may encounter; and to acquire knowledge and skills that will enable them to evaluate and interpret problems in order to solve them. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include; basic concepts in academic achievement and social life skills; communication skills required for sustainable social interaction; communication problems; communication theories and methods of coping with these problems, stress management, conflict management, career planning, time management, topics and techniques for preparation of presentations. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Describe the concepts related with social life skills. (Decribe) (1) |
Discover learning by learning. (Discover) (4) |
Define the concept of communication and communication skills. (Define) (1) |
Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills. (Solve) (3) |
Determines the road map for his/her career goal. (Determine) (4) |
Makes decision that are appropriate with ethical values. (Decision) (3) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Introduction: Content of Course and Orientation |
Narration |
2 |
Literature Reading |
Values Education I: Ethics, Employeeship and Belonging |
Narration |
3 |
Literature Reading |
Values Education II: Science, Scientific Ethics and Academic Life |
Narration |
4 |
Literature Reading |
Values Education III: Morals, Self Recognition and Personal Goals |
Narration |
5 |
Literature Reading |
Time Management and Personal Organization |
Narration |
6 |
Literature Reading |
Individual Productivity Techniques |
Narration |
7 |
Literature Reading |
Career Planning and Management |
Narration |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Literature Reading |
Communication I: Communication and Its Types |
Narration |
10 |
Literature Reading |
Communication II: Communication Problems, Conflict and Communication Skills |
Narration |
11 |
Literature Reading |
Communication III: Diversity, Multiculturalism and Intercultural Communication |
Narration |
12 |
Literature Reading |
Stress Management: Definition of Stress and Methods to Cope with Stress |
Narration |
13 |
Literature Reading |
Effective Presentation Techniques I: Preparation of Presentation |
Narration |
14 |
Literature Reading |
Effective Presentation Techniques II: Presentation Management |
Narration |
15 |
Literature Reading |
Effective Presentation Techniques III: Presentation Management |
Narration |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Tuncer, E., Özgen, M. I., Işık, R., Özbek, P., Kılıç, B. (2015). Üniversite ve Ötesi : Genç Yetişkinler İçin Hayat Becerileri. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. |
Dinçer, M. K. (2012). İletişimin kalbi sözsüz iletişim becerileri. Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık. |
Stutman, R. K., Poole, M. S., Folger, J. (2013). Çatışma Yönetimi. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık |
Folger, J., Poole, M. S., & Stutman, R. K. (2017). Working through conflict: Strategies for relationships, groups, and organizations. Routledge. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to know the basic concepts of Graphic Design and to define how these concepts are reflected in designs.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
will be able to define the function of Graphic Design in communal and social contexts.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to organize the relations between the target audience and the visual design.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to apply the past and current technical knowledge and methods in the field of Graphic Design with the competence required by the design process.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to apply designs with appropriate combinations by considering the interaction of the field of Graphic Design with other disciplines.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to behave according to the values of social, cultural, scientific and professional ethics in the design process of Graphic Design.
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
2 |
will be able to use and reflect quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues in the all kind of processes in the field.
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
3 |
will be able to implements planned tasks in the desired manner and on time by organizing comprehensive design processes in the field of Graphic Design in individual or group works.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to use and relate the information that obtained in Graphic Design education for higher academic education processes or different field disciplines.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
will be able to explain the theorical and applicational knowledge related to the field of Graphic Design with using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
will be able to use a foreign language at least at the B1 level of the European language portfolio.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
will be able to use basic computer softwares, information and communication technologies and graphic design programs as required by the field.
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
wil be able to demonstrate....
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
2 |
28 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
11 |
2 |
22 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
5 |
3 |
15 |
Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
7 |
3 |
21 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
7 |
2 |
14 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
46 |
0 |
102 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
102 |
|
|
Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
4,0 |
|