This course is designed to improve students’ competence and willingness to express themselves both in written and oral forms in an organized manner in academic and business English contexts. Students are expected to read, listen, write and speak at intermediate level of English.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
OKT. İPEK ARIKAN BAKIR
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Tuesday 12:00-14:45, BK A-602
Office Hour(s)
Thursaday, 11:00-13:00 Ataköy 1A-18
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
Principle Sources
Dubicka, I., Lansford, L., & Barrall, I. (2018). Business Partner B2. Pearson.
Other Sources
- Worksheets and other extra material on reading and grammar.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
2. Week
Unit 1 Corporate Culture
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
3. Week
Unit 1 Corporate Culture
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
4. Week
Unit 1 Corporate Culture - Extra Reading Material 1
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
5. Week
Unit 2 Training and Development
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
6. Week
Unit 2 Training and Development
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
7. Week
Unit 2 Training and Development - Extra Reading Material 2
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
8. Week
Mid-term Exams
Mid-term Exams
9. Week
Mid-term Exams
Mid-term Exams
10. Week
Unit 3 Finance
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
11. Week
Unit 3 Finance - Extra Reading Material 3
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
12. Week
Unit 4- Digital Business - Quiz
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
13. Week
Unit 4- Digital Business
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
14. Week
Unit 4- Digital Business
- Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
15. Week
Final Exams
Final Exams
16. Week
Final Exams
Final Exams
17. Week
Final Exams
Final Exams
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Quizzes
1
15
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
45
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To follow and participate in classes in English.
LO-2
To discuss coursebooks and related material in English.
LO-3
To interpret the literature related to the major in English.
LO-4
To employ English in exams and assignments.
LO-5
To express himself/herself in English on international platforms.
