FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Department of Business Administration
GEHU 210 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Principles of Social Sciences I
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GEHU 210
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Service Course
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | In addition to a specific discussion on the nature of scientific knowledge and social sciences, the course will cover selected issues from anthropology, sociology, psychology, social psychology, political science and economics. |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Presentation and overview of the course | |
| 2 | Social Science & Critical thinking and reading skills for HUM 103 | Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society*, Chapter 1 (The additional reading material will be available at blackboard). |
| 3 | Society, Culture and Cultural Change | Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society, Chapter 4 |
| 4 | Society, Individual and Social Interaction | Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society, Chapter 7 |
| 5 | Social and Economic Stratification | Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society, Chapter 11 |
| 6 | MIDTERM | |
| 7 | Movie Screening | |
| 8 | Stratification, Minorities, and Discrimination | Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society, Chapter 12 |
| 9 | Politics and Society | Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society, Chapter 13 |
| 10 | Ideologies I | Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society, Chapter 13 & Micheal Roskin et al, Political Science: An Introduction, Prentice Hall International, 6th ed., 1997, pp. 98-123. |
| 11 | Ideologies II | Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society, Chapter 13 & Micheal Roskin et al, Political Science: An Introduction, Prentice Hall International, 6th ed., 1997, pp. 98-123. |
| 12 | Movie screening | |
| 13 | In-class Writing | |
| 14 | Economics and Society | Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society, Chapter 16 |
| 15 | Review of the semester | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Must readings mentioned in this information sheet. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
16
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10
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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25
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| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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30
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| Final Exam |
1
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35
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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4
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64
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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14
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14
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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17
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17
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| Final Exam |
1
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22
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22
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| Total |
165
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To be able to solve problems with an analytical and holistic viewpoint in the field of business administration. |
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| 2 | To be able to present the findings and solutions to the business problems in written and oral formats. |
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| 3 | To be able to interpret the application of business and economic concepts, and philosophies at the national and international levels. |
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| 4 | To be able to use innovative and creative approach for real-life business situations. |
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| 5 | To be able to demonstrate leadership skills in different business situations. |
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| 6 | To be able to interpret the reflections of new technologies and softwares to business dynamics. |
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| 7 | To be able to integrate knowledge gained in the five areas of business administration (marketing, production, management, accounting, and finance) through a strategic perspective. |
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| 8 | To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to business administration. |
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| 9 | To be able to work efficiently and effectively as a team member. |
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| 10 | To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating business decisions. |
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| 11 | To be able to collect data in the area of business administration and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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| 12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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| 13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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