The aim of this course is to equip our students with an intermediate level of English which will enable them to listen to, read, speak and write about business topics.
- COTTON, David, David FALVEY, Simon KENT, Market Leader Intermediate 3rd Edition, England, Pearson Education Limited, 2010.
Other Sources
Topic-relevant reading comprehension texts and consolidating grammar exercise worksheets may be assigned when necessary. .
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Course Registration
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
2. Week
Unit 5 Advertising
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
3. Week
Unit 6 Money
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
4. Week
Unit 6 Money
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
5. Week
Unit 7 Cultures
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
6. Week
Unit 7 Cultures
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
7. Week
Unit 7 Cultures
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
8. Week
Mid-term Exams
Mid-term Exams
9. Week
Mid-term Exams
Mid-term Exams
10. Week
Unit 8 Human Resources
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
11. Week
Unit 8 Human Resources
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
12. Week
Unit 9 International Markets & Quiz
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
13. Week
Unit 9 International Markets
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
14. Week
Revision
Eclectic, lecturing, practice, discussion.
15. Week
Final Exams
Final Exams
16. Week
Final Exams
Final Exams
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
35
Quizzes
1
15
Final Exam
1
50
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.
