PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH IV PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YDL304	PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH IV	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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 follow-up course aims to further students' language skills and prepare them for more complex communication challenges in professional environments. The course will focus on refining their language proficiency, honing specialized business communication skills, and fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities relevant to their career aspirations.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes learning advanced language fluency, specialized business communication, critical thinking and problem solving, leadership and team communication, and business ethics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Students will be able to develop and organize advanced business writing.
Students will be able to develop persuasive communication skills and apply them in their negotiations.
At the end of the course, students will master their critical thinking skills which enhances their problem-solving skills.
Students will be able to take part in professional presentations.
Students will be able to perform and analyze public speaking efficiency.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reviewing the syllabus	Introduction to the course	Lecture and Discussion
2	Reading the assigned material	Advanced Vocabulary, Language Mastery, and Verbal Precision	Lecture and Discussion
3	Reading the assigned material	Advanced Vocabulary, Language Mastery, and Verbal Precision continued	Lecture and Discussion
4	Reading the assigned material	Advanced Business Writing and Refined Correspondence	Lecture and Discussion
5	Reading the assigned material	Executive-Level Presentations and Persuasive Public Speaking	Lecture and Discussion
6	Reading the assigned material	Executive-Level Presentations and Persuasive Public Speaking continued with examples	Lecture and Discussion
7	Reading the assigned material	Midterm Revision	Lecture and Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading the assigned material	Discourse Analysis	Lecture and Discussion
10	Reading the assigned material	Discourse Analysis continued	Lecture and Discussion
11	Preparing for the Assignment	Presentation Assignment	Demonstration
12	Preparing for the Assignment	Presentation Assignment continued	Demonstration
13	Reading the assigned material	Crisis & Time Management	Lecture and Discussion
14	Reading the assigned material	International Business Negotiations and Diplomatic Relations	Lecture and Discussion
15	Reading the assigned material	Preparing Portfolio	Lecture and Discussion
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.		1
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.		1

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.		1

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.		1

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.		1
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.		1
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.		1

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.		1
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.		1

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.		1
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.		1

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.		1
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.		1

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 collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.		1
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.		1

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	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	129