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TDS118

TURKISH WRITING TECHNIQUES

Course Code
TDS118
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. By explaining the concepts of communication and organizational communication, they will be able to assess the importance of written communication in the corporate world.
  2. They will be able to prepare various types of formal documents in accordance with the rules of formal correspondence.
  3. Using report-writing techniques, they will be able to create reports that are appropriate in both form and content, and apply the rules for citing sources and footnotes.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course includes the concept of organisational communication, organisational communication period and factors preventing effective communication, organisational communication channels, mass media communication tools, organisational communication systems, business letter writing, points to be considered in writing business letters, parts in business letters, steps in business letter writing, types of business letters, main parts of business letters, and secondary parts in business letters.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The Concept of Communication and Types of Communication, The Importance of Organizational Communication
2nd Week Types of Communication
3rd Week Written Communication and Its Role in Organizational Communication
4th Week Standards for Formal Writing
5th Week Types of Formal Writing
6th Week Practical Application of Formal Writing
7th Week Report Writing Techniques
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Types of Reports
10th Week Report Writing Practice
11th Week Citing Sources and Footnotes
12th Week Business Letters
13th Week Types of Business Letters
14th Week Business Letter Writing Practice
Recommended or Required ReadingTutar, H. ve Ayyıldız, F. (2012). Mesleki yazışma ve rapor hazırlama teknikleri. Seçkin Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 1 15
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load67
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.23
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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