COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Orientation and Career Planning
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
IUE 100
Fall
1
0
1
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to prepare students for university education and campus life and enable them to develop their academic, social and personal skills needed during university education and guide the students to prepare for their professional career.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • use the facilities provided by the academic and administrative units of the university,
  • describe the academic skills such as notetaking, academic reading, accessing information, time management and analytical thinking,
  • explain social skills such as effective communication and entrepreneurship,
  • recognize their strengths and weaknesses using strategies such as goal setting, self-awareness, and mindfulness,
  • they will be able to explain the habits they need to develop for their physical, mental, and spiritual health, as well as the behaviors they should avoid,
  • outline the steps to engage in career planning.
Course Description The course will help students recognize the skills needed for university life and their career goals. These skills include self-awareness, goal setting, time management, effective communication, mindfulness and analytical thinking. The course will also raise students’ awareness on problems such as addiction and bullying.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction: Aims and Expectations University Life: Academic units, administrative units, and student clubs Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
2 Academic Skills: Learning to learn Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
3 Academic Skills: Instructional technologies Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
4 Academic Skills: Notetaking and academic reading Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
5 Academic Skills: Accessing information and academic integrity Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
6 Personal Skills: Effective Time Management and Analytical Thinking Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
7 Personal Skills: Goal Setting and Self-Awareness Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
8 Quiz
9 Personal Skills: Effective Communication and Entrepreneurship Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
10 Career Planning: CV Writing and Job Interviews Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
11 Career Planning: Experiences, Successes, and Failure Stories Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
12 Healthy Living: Sleep, Nutrition, Physical Activity Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
13 Healthy Living: Addiction, Mindfulness, and Bullying in Relationships Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
14 Environmental Awareness and Sustainability Videos and presentations in the Learning Management System
15 Review of the Semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks None
Suggested Readings/Materials

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EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weighting
Participation
3
30
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
1
10
Oral Exam
Midterm
-
-
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
1
16
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
8
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
1
3
Oral Exam
Midterms
-
-
Final Exams
1
15
    Total
50

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.
2

To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations.
3

To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship.
4

To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research.
5

To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically.
6

To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing.
7

To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics.
8

To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.
9

To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member.
10

To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations.
11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

 X
13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience.

 X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest