PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH III PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YDL301	PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH III	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable students communicate in English in a wide range of business situations, develop communication skills in business and enlarge their knowledge of the business world in the target language. The course also aims to pave the way for being fluent and confident in using the language of business and help them increase their career prospects over a language.
Contents of the Course Unit:	BASIC USER: Contents of the course include introducing yourself in the target language, discussions on problems at work, foods from different countries, buying different products, doing business in another country. The course covers authentic articles, on a variety of topics from prominent newspapers and online business websites along with authentic interviews with businesspeople and a wide range of business oriented topics and disciplinary texts. INDEPENDENT USER: Contents of the course include letters in various business occasions such as hotel bookings, acceptance of invitations, declining of invitations, conveying of a meeting, confirmation and cancelling of a meeting, letters of thanks and discussing gender related qualities socialising etc. The course covers authentic articles, on a variety of topics from prominent newspapers and online business websites along with authentic interviews with businesspeople and a wide range of business oriented topics and disciplinary texts. PROFICIENT USER: Contents of the course include dealing with communication breakdown, words to describe good and bad communicators, marketing collocations, idioms, multi-word verbs etc. The course covers authentic articles, on a variety of topics from prominent newspapers and online business websites along with authentic interviews with businesspeople and a wide range of business oriented topics and disciplinary texts.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Employ basic skills to deal with people in business situations.
Distinguish differences and similarities between doing business in their home country and in other countries.
Use the language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes.
Demonstrate their knowledge of the field of study in a 5-minutes presentation.
Use their knowledge of business vocabulary in their writings.
Identify problems in business life and discuss on them in the target language.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introducing the coursebook and explaining the syllabus, Basic User : Introducing yourself Independent User : Making contact	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	The relevant unit in the course book	Basic User : Introducing others Independent User : Discussing ideas about career Proficient User : Dealing with communication breakdown	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	The relevant unit in the course book	Basic User : Talking about work and leisure Independent User : Talking about buying and selling Proficient User : International marketing, brands	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	The relevant unit in the course book	Basic User : Reading about work and leisure Independent User : Reaching agreement Proficient User : Global markets	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	The relevant unit in the course book	Basic User : Problems in business life Independent User : Presenting your company Proficient User : Networking	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	The relevant unit in the course book	Basic User : Solving problems Independent User : Discussion on types of companies Proficient User : Promoting customer loyalty	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	The relevant unit in the course book	Basic User : Travel details Independent User : Discussing ideas Proficient User : Defining success	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	The relevant unit in the course book	Basic User : Making bookings, checking arrangements Independent User : Successful meetings Proficient User : Comparing similarities and differences between two companies	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	The relevant unit in the course book	Basic User : Eating out Independent User : Discussing causes of stress Proficient User : Motivation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	The relevant unit in the course book	Basic User : Making decisions: Food Independent User : Discussing gender related qualities Proficient User : What makes a job satisfying	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	The relevant unit in the course book	Basic User : Buying and Selling: Describing a product Independent User : Socialising: greetings and small talk Proficient User : Risk in business	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	-	Student Activity: Language Fair	Out-of-class activities
14	-	TASK: Presentation and Feedback	Presentation by Students
15	-	TASK: Presentation and Feedback	Presentation by Students
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0