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	Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN
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	Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
2	List the main features of communication in items.
3	Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
2	Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
3	Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
2	Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
2	Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
3	Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.

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