SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
50031YETOS-SOS2120	Personal Development and Awareness	1	Spring	2	0	2	3

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Associate TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHU SAMAV UĞURSOY
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:	Competency Development (University Elective)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge of self-development and awareness concepts, to inform themselves about which areas and how to develop them and to improve their awareness, to gain self-confidence, to communicate correctly, to increase their knowledge and skills in subjects such as leadership and body language.
Course Content:	This course covers self-knowledge, non-verbal communication, body language, self-confidence, leadership and management skills, correct communication, body language and development.

Course Specific Rules

None

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) To know personality types and characteristics
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Self-recognition, understanding the concept of personality.
2) To know the concept of motivation and how to motivate different personality types
3) To understand the concept of communication and to know how to establish verbal and nonverbal communication
4) To know the functions of nonverbal communication
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Know the concepts of time management and stress management and apply them to life
2) To know leadership and management concepts, to be able to lead
3) Knowing the developmental characteristics of individuals, communicating according to developmental characteristics
4) To know body language elements and to read body language
5) Knowing the concept of self-confidence, gaining self-confidence

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction to the course. Awareness and personal development
2)	Self-awareness and awareness.
3)	The concept of communication and nonverbal communication.
4)	Body language I
5)	Body language II
6)	Stress management
7)	Midterm
8)	Time management
9)	Management and leadership
10)	Conflict resolution
11)	Film screening
12)	Self-confidence
13)	Development and development stages
14)	Effective communication and motivation according to developmental periods

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	To demonstrate the ability to analyze and explain the fundamental concepts, theoretical frameworks, and legal regulations pertaining to the field of e-commerce and marketing.
2)	To possess up-to-date knowledge of the digital commerce ecosystem, consumer behavior, and marketing strategies.
3)	To demonstrate the ability to identify challenges within digital marketing, logistics, and foreign trade processes, and to propose fundamental solutions accordingly.
4)	To demonstrate the ability to formulate marketing strategies through the application of data analysis, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), and e-commerce software platforms.
5)	To demonstrate the ability to integrate business management, accounting, and foreign trade knowledge into digital trade operations and processes.
6)	To be able to effectively manage operations such as product, customer, and order management on e-commerce platforms.
7)	To be able to follow digital transformation and technology trends with an awareness of lifelong learning.
8)	To demonstrate the ability to critically assess advancements in the field and effectively integrate acquired knowledge into organizational and business processes.
9)	To be able to work effectively within a team and take responsibility.
10)	To be able to effectively use written and verbal communication skills in the workplace and prepare professional presentations for senior management.
11)	To be able to create content targeted at the audience on social media and digital platforms, and manage digital brand communication at a basic level.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Demonstration
Reading

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 20.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	2	28
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	10	10
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	38
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	2	5	10
Midterms	1	10	10
Semester Final Exam	1	20	20
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	40
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			78
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			3

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notu verilmektedir.
References:	İlber Ortaylı, Bir Ömür Nasıl Yaşanır, Kronik Kitap.