FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Mechanical Engineering
ENG 410 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
English for Career Development
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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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ENG 410
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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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4
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Prerequisites |
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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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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Q&ARole PlayingLecture / Presentation | |||||||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to prepare our students for starting their professional lives by simulating all stages of the job application process. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge that they will need when they start their professional lives. The course simulates all stages of the job application process, including topics like finding job openings, CVs, job application forms, cover letters, job interviews, and following up, as well as handling job offers and rejection. |
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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 | Introduction to the Course | |
2 | Introductory Unit "Get an Idea": A Success Story | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 13-19 |
3 | Unit 1 "Get to Know Yourself": Researching YOU | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 20-30 |
4 | Unit 2 "Get Inside": Job Hunting | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 31-39 |
5 | Unit 5 "Get a Response": Following up | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 96-102 |
6 | Unit 3 "Get Ready": Preparing Your Documents | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 52-67 |
7 | Unit 3 continued "Get Ready": Preparing Your Documents | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 68-84 |
8 | Unit 6 "Get What You Want": Handling Job Offers and Rejection | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 120-133 |
9 | Midterm Exam - Revision | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 1-84 |
10 | Unit 4 "Get Ahead": Prepping for a Job Interview | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 85-97 |
11 | Unit 4 continued "Get Ahead": Prepping for a Job Interview | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 98-105 |
12 | Unit 4 continued "Get Ahead": Prepping for a Job Interview | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 106-112 |
13 | Unit 4 continued "Get Ahead": Prepping for a Job Interview - Review | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 113-119 |
14 | Review of the Semester | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 1-133 |
15 | Final Exam - Job Interviews | |
16 | Final Exam - Job Interviews |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. (in-house) |
Suggested Readings/Materials | www.mynextmove.org |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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10
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work |
-
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-
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
|
10
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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Project |
1
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10
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Seminar / Workshop |
-
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Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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20
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
6
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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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 |
14
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2
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28
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Field Work |
-
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0
|
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
|
7
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7
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Presentation / Jury |
1
|
6
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6
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Project |
1
|
7
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7
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Seminar / Workshop |
-
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0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
|
9
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9
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Final Exam |
1
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10
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10
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Total |
115
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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 have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. |
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5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics. |
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6 | To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest