Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
1UNI101Introduction To University Life1+0+010

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and İnternational Relations (English)
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Objectives of the Course Facilitating the adaptation of students to university life
• Informing students about the university's institutional structure and units
• Developing the awareness of being a “college student”
• Ensuring optimal students benefication from the University's facilities and services
• Informing students about the regulations and directives concerning university life.
• Increasing the participation of students in scientific, cultural, artistic and sports activities
Course Content Giving general information about the concept and history of the university. Giving information about Istanbul Gedik University from its establishment to the present.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. Ayşe Nur Örnekci
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Lecturer will provide
Lecturer will provide

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Assignment 2 % 100
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 0,90 12,60
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 0 12,6

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Ensuring adaptation to university life
2 Creating awareness that university life is not just about academic studies, but also includes social activities.
3 Contributing to the personal development of students


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Giving general information about the concept and history of the university. Giving information about Istanbul Gedik University from its establishment to the present.
2 Promoting social, cultural and sportive activity places offered by the University to students: Radio, Youtube studio, music studio, libraries, conference hall, sports fields, etc
3 Introducing student clubs, giving information about club activities and extracurricular activities.
4 Procedures and principles for effective and accurate communication with academic and administrative units: Writing a petition, giving information about institutional correspondence.
5 Explaining the university-student relationship in the context of institutional structures and units of universities, as well as internal and external stakeholder concepts.
6 Informing students about the regulations and directives regarding university life.
7 Types of addiction and ways of coping. Wellness and recreation
8 Review
9 An investigation concerning non-governmental organizations and the concept of volunteering. In the context of the structure, function, importance of non-governmental organizations and the concept of volunteering, concepts such as citizenship and duty ethics are placed.
10 Examining the concepts of human rights, disabilitiy-free life, discrimination and respect for differences, raising awareness with current case studies.
11 Investigation of the establishment of the human-nature relationship in the context of zero waste, sustainability, carbon footprint
12 Creative thinking, original productivity in the distinction between information and episteme: The student's relationship with knowledge will be examined. Qualified research and methods of accessing accurate information will be explained. Synthesize of information and turn into a new and unique experience will be encouraged.
13 Guest Speaker - Academician
14 Reflection on this semester by students


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
C1 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
C2 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
C3 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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