| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Planning | KRP102 | 2. Semester | 1 + 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Theoretical |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. ONUR SADIK KARAKUŞ |
| Instructor(s) |
EMİNE ŞAHİN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Career Planning course aims to create awareness among students about the importance of career planning in the process of preparing for the business world by enabling students to recognise the business world, different sectors and the requirements of these sectors. The course helps students to discover their personal competences and to understand the expectations of the business world and to develop their knowledge and skills in line with the requirements of the relevant sectors. |
| Course Content | 1. Recognition of Career Centre Activities. 2. Increasing Self-Awareness. 3. Exploring Career Options. 4. Improving Self-Expression and Effective Communication Skills. 5. Understanding the Importance of Professional Relationship Networks. 6. Recognition of Support Units. 7. Learning Effective Resource Utilisation. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to lesson | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities Research |
| 2. Week | What is Career? | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research |
| 3. Week | National and International Exchange Programs | Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 4. Week | Basic Communication Skills | Other Activities Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 5. Week | Sector Days - Non-Governmental Organizations | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Soft-Skills | Research Other Activities Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 7. Week | Sector Days - Public Sector | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Diction and Body Language | Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Preparing Resume and Cover Letter | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours Research |
| 10. Week | Sector Days - Private Sector | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Research |
| 11. Week | Effective Interview Techniques | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Sector Days - Academy | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Sector Days - Entrepreneurship | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours Research |
| 14. Week | Course Evaluation and Project Details | Research Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 1. Supporting books, journals, articles and online resources selected by the course instructor. 2. Guides prepared by the Career Office. 3. Skill / competence valuation inventories. 4. Career events organized with the contribution of Career Center (Career Fair, Seminars, Information Sessions, Mentoring, Meeting with Alumni, Industry Panels, Case Studies, Interview Simulations etc.) 5. Sample videos, documentaries and films. 6. Interview simulation, case study / workshop etc. interactive activities. 7. Course content and instructor evaluation forms. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 60 |
| PY2 | 1 | - |
| PY3 | 2 | 60 |
| PY4 | 2 | 60 |
| PY5 | 5 | 60 |
| PY6 | 4 | 60 |
| PY7 | 1 | 60 |
| PY8 | 4 | 60 |
| PY9 | 1 | 60 |
| PY10 | 3 | 60 |
| PY11 | 1 | 60 |
| PY12 | 4 | 60 |
| PY13 | 4 | 60 |
| PY14 | 5 | 60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 51 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
