| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Having knowledge of contemporary business skills and core business administration functions, as well as business research and information technologies. |
| LO2 | Having the ability to work effectively in a team and take responsibility. |
| LO3 | Ability to think analytically and critically. |
| LO4 | Having an understanding of commercial practices, social responsibility, and ethical behavior. |
| LO5 | Having effective written and verbal communication skills in the business world. |
| LO6 | Having the ability to conduct methodological and secondary research on business-related topics. |
| LO7 | Understanding the impact of the economy on individuals, society, and the development of global trade. |
| LO8 | Applying sustainability concepts to the creation of new initiatives. |
| LO9 | Understanding the nature and dynamics of social behavior related to organizational performance. |
| LO10 | Applying information technology to support business processes and decision-making. |
| Week | Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course Overview and Introduction Clarity, tone, target audience in Business English. Short introduction speech (1 minute). |
| 2 | Reading, listening, and discussing “The. History of Business” Email writing. Assignment: writing business emails |
| 3 | Reading, listening, and discussing “Communication is not that easy”. Delivering bad news. Task: ‘Deliver the bad news’ role-play. Analysing an example summary. Citing Sources to Avoid Plagiarism & Paraphrasing |
| 4 | Reading, listening, and discussing “Communication is not that easy”. Delivering bad news. Task: ‘Deliver the bad news’ role-play. Analysing an example summary. Citing Sources to Avoid Plagiarism & Paraphrasing |
| 5 | Reading, listening, and discussing “Global Migration and Businesses”. Intercultural Communication & Global English. Task: Moon Mission Summary Writing Practice. Paraphrasing Exercises |
| 6 | Reading, listening, and discussing “AI is Revolutionizing Our World”. Executive summary (given case). Summary Writing Practice |
| 7 | Reading, listening, and discussing “The Impact of Stress on Business Performance”. Summary Writing Practice / Midterm preparation |
| 8 | Midterm Week (no classes). The teacher announces the date and time of the Midterm exam prior to week 8. |
| 9 | Reading, listening, and discussing “International Cooperation” . Reflection/Response Writing Practice (Formal vs Informal Language) |
| 10 | Reading, listening, and discussing “The Way the Brain Buys” . Reflection/Response Writing Practice (Hedging) |
| 11 | Reading, listening & discussing “I’m afraid that’s outside the scope of this meeting”. Meeting Management & Facilitation. Agenda setting, time-boxing, decision-making, and post-meeting correspondence. Task: Stance/role distribution role-play. Reflection/Response Writing Practice (Stating Facts and Opinions). Discussion Language & Practice for Speaking Task / Negotiation Language & Difficult Conversations |
| 12 | Reading, listening & discussing “Disruptive Innovations in Business”. Reflection/Response Writing Practice (Connectors) |
| 13 | Reading, listening & discussing “The Role of Knowledge in Business Education”. Introducing Speaking Topic Introduction / Speaking Practice |
| 14 | Speaking Test: Debates or Negotiations |
| 15 | Final Exam Practice |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Activity | Count | Duration (Hours) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 3.00 | 42.00 |
| Post-Class Individual Study | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Midterm Exam/Preparation | 4 | 3.00 | 12.00 |
| Final Exam/Preparation | 4 | 3.00 | 12.00 |
| Quiz Preparation | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
| Other | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Total Workload (Hours) | 85 | ||
| ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) | 3 | ||
| # | Assessment Type | Contribution (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midterm Exam | %40 |
| 2 | Homework | %10 |
| 3 | Quiz | %10 |
| 4 | Final Exam | %40 |
| TOTAL | %100 | |
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| # | Method Name | Description | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion | Listening and taking notes. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations) |
| 2 | Controversial Course | Listening and comprehension, critical thinking | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 3 | Technical Trip | They participate in a pre-planned technical field trip and report on what they learned during the trip. | Equipment located at the MGM station |
| 4 | Brainstorming | The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 5 | Small Group Discussion | Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations, critical thinking, question development | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 6 | Group Work | Students determine the slope and cross-sectional geometric characteristics of a parabolic irrigation canal on campus, plot the flow rate curve at different sections of the canal, and submit a report. | Land surveying instruments |
| 7 | Homework | Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel. | Computer |
| 8 | Oral | Research – lifelong learning, processing situations, developing questions, interpreting, presenting |