Information Package

Program of Computer Engineering (English 30%)

SOS321

COMMUNICATIONS

Course Code
SOS321
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Comprehend the importance of effective communication.
  2. Know the ways of effective communication.
  3. Know the basic concepts related with communication.
  4. Learn the types of communication.
  5. Know the effective communication process and put it into practice.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course it is planning to examine the subjects like communication and organizational communication, ways of being successful in business life. According to this, the communication styles between hierarchical levels, importance of creating effective communication in the recruitment process, problems in the communication process and solutions to the communication problems will be observed.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Communication
2nd Week The Concept of Organizational Communication
3rd Week The Changing Landscape of Organizations
4th Week The Communicative Organizational Model
5th Week Classical Theories of Organizations
6th Week Humanistic Theories of Organizations
7th Week Systems Theory
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Organizational Culture
10th Week Communication in the Recruitment Process
11th Week Superior-Subordinate Communication
12th Week Peer and Co-worker Communication
13th Week Organizational Teams
14th Week Communication in Teams
Recommended or Required Reading1. Daniel P. Modaff, Jennifer A. Butler, Sue Dewine, Organizational Communication Foundations, Challenges, and Misunderstandings, Pearson Education, Third Edition, 2012.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 10
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 14 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 5 10
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
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K3
K4
K5
K6
K7 X X X
K8 X
K9
K10 X
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