Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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ISL221 | ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND SOCIAL LIFE SKILLS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Prof. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.
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To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.
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Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.
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Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.
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Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.
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Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.
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Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.
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Recognize the relevant literature effectively.
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Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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To use Turkish in written and oral communication in accordance with the rules and effectively.
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Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.
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To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.
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Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |