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Program of Civil Engineering (English)

SOS331

COMMUNICATIONS

Course Code
SOS331
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. Improve communication skills for their business and academic lives,
  2. Learn specific techniques for business writing,
  3. Gain knowledge of the tools they need to become efficient in communication.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course provides guidance for learning specific techniques to help them improve skills in achieving clarity and brevity in business writing.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Communication Studies
2nd Week Forms of Communication
3rd Week Models and Needs of Communication
4th Week Communication and Perception
5th Week Verbal Communication
6th Week Nonverbal Communication
7th Week Listening
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Culture and Communication
10th Week Preparing a Speech
11th Week Delivering a Speech
12th Week Public Speaking in Various Contexts
13th Week Interpersonal Communication Processes
14th Week Negotiation Skills
15th Week Media, Technology, and Communication
Recommended or Required ReadingReference Book:
Richard G. Jones, Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies, University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing Edition, 2016.
Additional Resources:
Bell, A. H., Smith, D. M., "Management Communication", Wiley, 2009.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 2 10
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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 InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9 X X X
K10
K11