Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY and LIFE SKILLS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Bekir Berat ÖZİPEK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Bekir Berat ÖZİPEK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To prepare students for university life, graduate and beyond; to provide them a perspective which is suitable to 21st century; to inform them about moral fundament of a pacific co-existence, and about values and attitudes which are necessary for both individual and collective work |
| Course Content | This course contains; Skills for 21st century: Agenda 2030 goals and framework of an education related to successful personal development ,To have knowledge about the department, to determine possibilities for after graduation and to think about individual potential,"University" concept, training versus education, academic freedom, scientific autonomy, function of university in our times; Meaning of science, different conceptions of being scientific, debates on unity and plurality in methods,Golden rule of moral and its different sources, ethics and fundamental human values,Virtues prepares us for life I,Virtues prepares us for life II,Virtues prepares us for life III,Information facilitates daily life and interpersonal communication ,Techniques for ability of resume, write reports and evaluation,Self-confidence and self expression,Positive approach to conflict and problem resolution, mistakes to avoid and right position to have,Techniques for overcoming the stress,Time management,Time management II. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Improves effective communication and discussion skills. | 10, 13, 16, 2, 9 | A |
| 2. Strengthens critical thinking and analytical skills. | 10, 13, 16, 2, 9 | A |
| 3. Understands ethical values and cultural differences in business life and society. | 10, 13, 2, 9 | A |
| 4. Discuss ethics and basic human values. | 10, 13, 2, 9 | A |
| 5. Gains knowledge about the values and time management that prepare the person for life. | 10, 13, 2, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skills for 21st century: Agenda 2030 goals and framework of an education related to successful personal development | |
| 2 | To have knowledge about the department, to determine possibilities for after graduation and to think about individual potential | |
| 3 | "University" concept, training versus education, academic freedom, scientific autonomy, function of university in our times; Meaning of science, different conceptions of being scientific, debates on unity and plurality in methods | |
| 4 | Golden rule of moral and its different sources, ethics and fundamental human values | |
| 5 | Virtues prepares us for life I | |
| 6 | Virtues prepares us for life II | |
| 7 | Virtues prepares us for life III | |
| 8 | Information facilitates daily life and interpersonal communication | |
| 9 | Techniques for ability of resume, write reports and evaluation | |
| 10 | Self-confidence and self expression | |
| 11 | Positive approach to conflict and problem resolution, mistakes to avoid and right position to have | |
| 12 | Techniques for overcoming the stress | |
| 13 | Time management | |
| 14 | Time management II |
| Resources |
| Bekir Berat Özipek, “Akademik Özgürlüğün Anlamı ve Gerekliliği,” http://www.ozgurtoplumundegerleri.com/res/Bekir_Berat_Ozipek_Akademik_Ozgurlugun_Anlami_ve_Gerekliligi.pdf - “Türkiye’nin Eğitim Sorunu Nedir?”, Makale, 2017. - “Ahlakın Altın Kuralı,” pdf. Jack Ma, Dünye Ekonomik Forumu Konuşması, Davos, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlzXXHLvx44 Ömer Demir, Bilim Felsefesi, Alternatif Üniversite, Ağaç Yayınları, İstanbul, 1992, ss. 83-86. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | ||||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | ||||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 40 | 40 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 112 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(112/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY and LIFE SKILLS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Bekir Berat ÖZİPEK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Bekir Berat ÖZİPEK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To prepare students for university life, graduate and beyond; to provide them a perspective which is suitable to 21st century; to inform them about moral fundament of a pacific co-existence, and about values and attitudes which are necessary for both individual and collective work |
| Course Content | This course contains; Skills for 21st century: Agenda 2030 goals and framework of an education related to successful personal development ,To have knowledge about the department, to determine possibilities for after graduation and to think about individual potential,"University" concept, training versus education, academic freedom, scientific autonomy, function of university in our times; Meaning of science, different conceptions of being scientific, debates on unity and plurality in methods,Golden rule of moral and its different sources, ethics and fundamental human values,Virtues prepares us for life I,Virtues prepares us for life II,Virtues prepares us for life III,Information facilitates daily life and interpersonal communication ,Techniques for ability of resume, write reports and evaluation,Self-confidence and self expression,Positive approach to conflict and problem resolution, mistakes to avoid and right position to have,Techniques for overcoming the stress,Time management,Time management II. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Improves effective communication and discussion skills. | 10, 13, 16, 2, 9 | A |
| 2. Strengthens critical thinking and analytical skills. | 10, 13, 16, 2, 9 | A |
| 3. Understands ethical values and cultural differences in business life and society. | 10, 13, 2, 9 | A |
| 4. Discuss ethics and basic human values. | 10, 13, 2, 9 | A |
| 5. Gains knowledge about the values and time management that prepare the person for life. | 10, 13, 2, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skills for 21st century: Agenda 2030 goals and framework of an education related to successful personal development | |
| 2 | To have knowledge about the department, to determine possibilities for after graduation and to think about individual potential | |
| 3 | "University" concept, training versus education, academic freedom, scientific autonomy, function of university in our times; Meaning of science, different conceptions of being scientific, debates on unity and plurality in methods | |
| 4 | Golden rule of moral and its different sources, ethics and fundamental human values | |
| 5 | Virtues prepares us for life I | |
| 6 | Virtues prepares us for life II | |
| 7 | Virtues prepares us for life III | |
| 8 | Information facilitates daily life and interpersonal communication | |
| 9 | Techniques for ability of resume, write reports and evaluation | |
| 10 | Self-confidence and self expression | |
| 11 | Positive approach to conflict and problem resolution, mistakes to avoid and right position to have | |
| 12 | Techniques for overcoming the stress | |
| 13 | Time management | |
| 14 | Time management II |
| Resources |
| Bekir Berat Özipek, “Akademik Özgürlüğün Anlamı ve Gerekliliği,” http://www.ozgurtoplumundegerleri.com/res/Bekir_Berat_Ozipek_Akademik_Ozgurlugun_Anlami_ve_Gerekliligi.pdf - “Türkiye’nin Eğitim Sorunu Nedir?”, Makale, 2017. - “Ahlakın Altın Kuralı,” pdf. Jack Ma, Dünye Ekonomik Forumu Konuşması, Davos, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlzXXHLvx44 Ömer Demir, Bilim Felsefesi, Alternatif Üniversite, Ağaç Yayınları, İstanbul, 1992, ss. 83-86. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | ||||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | ||||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |