COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Course
- ENGL311 - COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Department
- School of Foreign Languages
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 4
- T+P+L
- 2 + 2 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
- 01 -
- 02 -
- 03 -
- 04 -
- 05 -
- 06 -
- 07 -
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course; Introduction to communication: Types of communication. |
| Week 2 | Presentation skills. Public speaking skills. |
| Week 3 | Presentations; In class assesment 1 and Quiz |
| Week 4 | Preparing for a Career. Mid-term exams (22 July, 2026) |
| Week 5 | Preparing for a Career; Applying for a job; Preparing cover letters; Preparing a CV/Resume and Effective Profiling; Interview Techniques |
| Week 6 | Presentation; In class assesment 2 |
| Week 7 | Presentations; In class assesment 3 |
| Week 8 | Final Examinations (17-19 August, 2026) |
| Week 9 | - |
| Week 10 | - |
| Week 11 | - |
| Week 12 | - |
| Week 13 | - |
| Week 14 | - |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Supplementary materials supplied by the lecturer.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 LO1- Students will be able to write CVs for any profession. SOLO 2
- L02 LO2- Students will be able to write cover letters and other types of formal letters. SOLO 2
- L03 LO3- Students will be able to express their opinions effectively in daily communication. SOLO 3
- L04 LO4- Students will be able to express themselves effectively during job interviews. SOLO 3
- L05 LO5- Students will be able to perform body language effectively during job interviews. SOLO 4
- L06 LO6- Students will be able to demonstrate confidence in job hunting. SOLO 4
- L07 LO7- Students will be able to demonstrate confidence during job interviews. SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
- P02 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
- P03 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
- P04 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively
- P05 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions
- P06 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
- P07 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
- P08 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning ; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself
- P09 Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
- P10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
- P11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L07 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |