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  Course Description
Course Name : Organizational Communication

Course Code : MTY-551

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MEVHİBE OYA ÇETİK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the concept of communication and basic communication model.
Knows the organization concept and types of organization.
Manages to see the elements that prevent communication within the organization and apply the methods for their solution.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : By examining basic communication model, the importance of communication in the organization concept will be learned. In addition, communication mistakes made in organizations and their solutions will be examined.

Course Contents : By analysing basic communication model, factors that prevent communication within the organization will be explained with related organization types .

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of communication and its extent Reading of related reference Lecture
2 Definition of communication and its extent Reading of related reference Lecture
3 Definition of communication and its extent Reading of related reference Lecture
4 Basic communication model Reading of related reference Lecture
5 Basic communication model Reading of related reference Lecture
6 Basic communication model Reading of related reference Presentation
7 Organization concept and organization types Reading of related reference Presentation
8 Organization concept and organization types Research Presentation
9 Organization concept and organization types Research Presentation
10 Midterm exam Preparation Written exam
11 The components blocking communication in an organization and the methods for solving them. Research Presentation
12 The components blocking communication in an organization and the methods for solving them. Research Presentation
13 The components blocking communication in an organization and the methods for solving them. Research Presentation
14 The components blocking communication in an organization and the methods for solving them. Research Presentation
15 The components blocking communication in an organization and the methods for solving them. Research Presentation
16/17 Final exam Preparation Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Ivancevich, J. M., Organizational Behavior and Management, rwin/McGraw-Hill, 2007
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Understands, evaluates, interprets and applies knowledge in depth in the field of engineering and technology management, doing scientific research. 3
2 Has comprehensive knowledge about current methods and techniques of engineering and technology management and its limitations. 3
3 Has the ability of describing and applying knowledge despite limited or missing data; integrates knowledge from different disciplines into the present knowledge. 3
4 Designs engineering problems, develops techniques to solve them, using innovative ways. 3
5 Has the ability of designing and applying research based on analytical, modelling and experimental approaches and has the ability to solve problems encountered while conducting such research. 4
6 Works in multi-disciplinary teams, takes a leading role and responsibility and develops approaches for compicated solutions. 5
7 Describes, gathers and uses necessary information and data. 4
8 Has the ability of developing new and/or original ideas or techniques to come up with innovative solutions for designing systems, components or processes. 3
9 Presents research findings systematically and clearly in oral or written forms in national or international meetings. 5
10 Understands social and environmental implications of engineering practice. 3
11 Considers social, scientific and ethical values in all professional activities and while collecting and analysing data and discussing the findings. 5
12 Keeps up with the latest developments in the field. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 15 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6