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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

  1. 01 -
  2. 02 -
  3. 03 -
  4. 04 -
  5. 05 -
  6. 06 -
  7. 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

  1. 01 Supplementary materials supplied by the lecturer.

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 LO1- Students will be able to write CVs for any profession. SOLO 2
  2. L02 LO2- Students will be able to write cover letters and other types of formal letters. SOLO 2
  3. L03 LO3- Students will be able to express their opinions effectively in daily communication. SOLO 3
  4. L04 LO4- Students will be able to express themselves effectively during job interviews. SOLO 3
  5. L05 LO5- Students will be able to perform body language effectively during job interviews. SOLO 4
  6. L06 LO6- Students will be able to demonstrate confidence in job hunting. SOLO 4
  7. L07 LO7- Students will be able to demonstrate confidence during job interviews. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

  1. 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.
  2. P02 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. P05 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
  6. P06 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. P09 Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
  10. P10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
  11. 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 - - - - - - - - - - - -