GROUP DYNAMICS AND TEAMWORK PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ISL349	GROUP DYNAMICS AND TEAMWORK	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. HÜSEYİN DİKME
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to teach students how to create effective teams, the functions of teams in the workplace and how to develop critical thinking skills to evaluate team processes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course consists of the knowledge, attitudes and skills required to be effective team members, and topics related to team processes such as team characteristics, team motivation, group cohesion and group roles.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Gain critical thinking skills to evaluate group dynamics and team processes
Understand the characteristics of teams, teamwork processes, and how teams work in organizations
Develop skills to use creative problem-solving techniques by learning how to analyze problems faced by teams, including conflict, power and social influence, and leadership
Develop their ability to work effectively in groups

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading relevant textbook section	Introduction to Group Dynamics and Teamwork	Lecture and discussion
2	Reading relevant textbook section	Team Types	Lecture and discussion
3	Reading relevant textbook section	Designing and Developing Effective Work Teams	Lecture and discussion
4	Reading relevant textbook section	Team Members and Effective Team Membership	Lecture and discussion
5	Reading relevant textbook section	Team Norms and Roles	Lecture and discussion
6	Reading relevant textbook section	Diversity in Teams	Lecture and discussion
7	Reading relevant textbook section	Team Cohesion and Support	Lecture and discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading relevant textbook section	Conflict in Teams	Lecture and discussion
10	Reading relevant textbook section	Motivation in Teams	Lecture and discussion
11	Reading relevant textbook section	Decision Making Process in Teams	Lecture and discussion
12	Reading relevant textbook section	Creative Problem Solving in Teams	Lecture and discussion
13	Reading relevant textbook section	Emotional Intelligence in Teams	Lecture and discussion
14	Reading relevant textbook section	Leadership in Teams	Lecture and discussion
15	Reading relevant textbook section	Evaluation and Development of Team Performance	Lecture and discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Brown, R., & Pehrson, S. (2020). Group processes: Dynamics within and between groups, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons. Levi,
Group Dynamics for Teams, 5th Edition, SAGE Publications. ISBN: 978-1-4833-7834-3
Parker, G. M. (2011). Team players and teamwork: New strategies for developing successful collaboration. John Wiley & Sons.
West, M. A. (2012). Effective teamwork: Practical lessons from organizational research. John Wiley & Sons.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has advanced knowledge in the field.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the basic information in the field of Advertising in interdisciplinary studies.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to transfer the knowledge of the field to employees and teammates.
2	Has the ability interpret and analyze data, define problems and propose solutions using acquired information relating to the area by using the information in decisions, practices and behaviors.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Creates communication programs within the advertising campaign.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conducts research and studies on subjects related to the field.
2	Takes responsibility in accordance with the project objectives as a project manager or participant.
3	Sets the purpose and target for the organization / institution.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates critically the acquired knowledge and skills.
2	Shows that he/she understands the continuity of the learning need.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conveys his / her thoughts and suggestions at the level of knowledge and skills related to the field to those concerned in written and verbal form.
2	Communicates effectively with stakeholders in the professional field.
3	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at minimum advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4	Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Behaves in accordance with organization/institution, business and social ethical values.
2	Analyzes the relations of the organization/institution with its stakeholders and executes them effectively.
3	Has the ability to encourage innovations.
4	Thinks critically about the organization / institution.
5	Has sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	7	4	28
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	7	3	21
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	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	127