Political Science and Public Administration Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI234

Course Name:

Social Skills

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. DUYGU ARICI DOĞAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr. Gör. DUYGU ARICI DOĞAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, it is aimed that students gain competence in explaining social skills, expressing their feelings correctly, organizing and managing, as well as developing problem-solving skills by coping with the problems they face and finding appropriate solutions, and gaining awareness and competence to start and run a business by collaborating with a group using open communication channels.

Course Content:

Having knowledge about the definition, evaluation of social skills and social skill models, gaining awareness of understanding, expressing, regulating and managing emotions, using communication skills effectively, gaining competence in problem solving and coping with stress, and performing applications for social skills in cooperation with the group constitute the content of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines the concept of social skills.
2) Presents social skill models
3) Gains competence in regulating and managing her/his emotions.
4) Uses communication skills effectively.
5) When she encounters a problem, she/he offers a solution.
6) Starts and runs a business with the group.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the Course
2)	Definition and Types of Social Skills/Skills
3)	Evaluation of Social Skills and Social Skill Models
4)	Understanding, Expressing, Regulating and Managing Emotions
5)	Communication Skills
6)	Problem Solving and Coping with Stress
7)	Interaction with the Group and Skills of Conducting a Business
8)	Midterm
9)	Group studies
10)	Group studies
11)	Group studies
12)	Group studies
13)	Group studies
14)	Group studies
15)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları
References:	• Sosyal Beceri Eğitimi, Hasan BACANLI, Pegem Akademi. • Ergenlikten Yetişkinliğe Grup Çalışmaları, Editör M.Betül AYDIN, Nobel Yayın.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.	1	1
2) To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.				1
3) Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).		1	1
4) Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.					1
5) Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.
6) To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.				1
7) To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.						1
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.	1	2	1	1	2	1
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.				1
10) According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.		1
11) To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have knowledge about the basic theoretical debates in Political Science and Public Administration.	1
2)	To define contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.	1
3)	Relate the interaction of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economy, business).	3
4)	Evaluate and discuss the events in interdisciplinary dimension, acquire knowledge and skills, conduct research using social sciences methods and follow the field.	3
5)	Political and social processes that take place in Turkey and in the world, able to solve problems and the causes of these problems, on the relationship of citizens with political structures reveals scientifically.	3
6)	To design and to prepare scientific studies such as theoretical or experimental projects, reports, articles and theses, either on their own or with others, and uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques related to their field.	2
7)	To use leadership characteristics in Political Science and Public Administration with the awareness of compliance with team work.	2
8)	Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what they need and critically question the information they have acquired.	2
9)	Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in Political Science and Public Administration to the related persons and institutions in written and oral form.	1
10)	According to the level of European Language Portfolio, a foreign language is at least A2 for Pre-Bachelor's degree according to the level of education; At least B1 for the License; To be able to use at least C1 and at least C1 General Level for PhD.	2
11)	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software in at least the European Computer Driving License Basic Level (Associate) or Advanced Level (Associate and Associate) required by the department.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	5			70
Homework Assignments	1	28			28
Midterms	1	14			14
Final	1	14			14
Total Workload					126