| Course Objectives: |
In today’s business life, achieving success requires individuals to evaluate complex situations with a critical, creative, and multidimensional perspective. This course aims to develop students’ problem-solving, empathy, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and analytical thinking skills, thereby enabling them to make more conscious, flexible, and effective decisions in their professional lives. |
| Course Content: |
Within the scope of the course, topics such as emotional intelligence, empathy, communication, perception management, and creativity techniques are addressed in order to improve students’ creative thinking and problem-solving skills in business life. In addition, teamwork, stress and crisis management, negotiation, and decision-making processes are covered. A holistic perspective on business life is provided through approaches related to artificial intelligence, motivation, and ethics in the digital age. |
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:
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Explains the fundamental theoretical knowledge related to creative thinking and problem-solving approaches in business life.
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2) Evaluates the concepts of emotional intelligence, empathy, communication, and perception management within the context of the business world.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Can apply creative thinking techniques such as mind mapping, storytelling, and gamification
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2) Can take an active role in teamwork, stress and crisis management, negotiation, and decision-making processes.
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| 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.)
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1) Can approach situations critically and propose their own creative solution.
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2) Can assess complex situations in business life with a critical, creative, and multidimensional perspective.
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Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
| 1) |
Developing Thinking and Creativity in Business Life |
Lecture Slides
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The Connection Between Creative Thinking and Emotional Intelligence
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Lecture Slides
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| 3) |
Empathy, Communication, and Psychological Dynamics in Business Life
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Lecture Slides
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Mind Mapping and Visualization Techniques
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Lecture Slides
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| 5) |
Understanding the Dynamics of Transformation: Change and Adaptation
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Lecture Slides
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Teamwork, Group Dynamics, and Collaboration
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Lecture Slides
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Stress Management and Psychological Resilience in Business Life |
Lecture Slides – Articles
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| 8) |
Midterm Exam |
Lecture Slides
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Human Resources Perspective and Motivation in Business Life
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Lecture Slides
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Creativity and Storytelling in the Business World
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Lecture Slides
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Ethics, Negotiation, and Persuasion Techniques in Business Life
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Lecture Slides
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Conflict Resolution, Crisis Management, and Decision Making
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Lecture Slides
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Human Management and Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Age
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Lecture Slides – Articles
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Perception Management and Personal Image in Business Life |
Lecture Slides – Articles
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| 15) |
Final Exam |
Lecture Slides – Articles
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design. |
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| 2) |
Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design. |
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Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective. |
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Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods. |
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Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets. |
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Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work. |
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Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions. |
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Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline. |
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Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design. |
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Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences. |
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Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable. |
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Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes. |
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| WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
| Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Course |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| 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 |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Presentations / Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Homework Assignments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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56 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Quizzes |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Midterms |
1 |
36 |
36 |
| Semester Final Exam |
1 |
46 |
46 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
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97 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
153 |
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
6 |