This course aims to teach students to use the terms and correspondence techniques used in international trade
Prerequisite(s)
-
Corequisite(s)
-
Special Requisite(s)
English
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Kemal Özkan Yılmaz
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Salı/Tuesday, 09:00-10:50, Yüz yüze / Face-to-face
Office Hour(s)
Kemal Özkan Yılmaz, by appointment
Teaching Methods and Techniques
verbal, class discussion, applications, student presentations, teamwork
Principle Sources
Shirley Taylor, " Model Business Letters, E-mails & Other Business Documents", FT Press, 7th edition, 2012
Mehmet Melemen, "Ticari İngilizce/Commercial English", Türkmen Kitabevi, 2001.
Mehmet Melemen, "Uluslararası Ticarette Yazışma Teknikleri", Türkmen Kitabevi, 2006.
Other Sources
Parts related to the subjects from auxiliary books and other resources.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Main Principles to Follow in Commercial Correspondence
Lecture, discussion and application
2. Week
Commercial Terms and International Business Abbreviations
Lecture and discussion
3. Week
Text Editing and Telephone Negotiations
Lecture, discussion and case studies
4. Week
Writing Business Letters
Lecture and discussion
5. Week
Correspondence Techniques through Internet
Lecture, discussion and application
6. Week
Contracts and Contract Terms
Lecture, discussion and application
7. Week
Terms Used in Foreign Trade and Correspondence Methods
Lecture and discussion
8. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Midterm
9. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Midterm
10. Week
Abbreviations for Foreign Trade Documents & Banking Terms and Correspondence
Lecture and discussion
11. Week
Letters & Correspondence Regarding Letter of Credit
Lecture, discussion and application
12. Week
Correspondence According to Other Payment Styles
Lecture, discussion and application
13. Week
Student presentations
Student presentations
14. Week
Student presentations
Student presentations
15. Week
Final
Final
16. Week
Final
Final
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Quizzes
4
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
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 use suitable methods in foreign trade correspondings
LO-2
to use commmercial corrrespondence rules
LO-3
able to use the right terms in their professional writings
