FOREIGN TRADE(ENGLISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MFTR217

Course Name:

Business English

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. MÜRÜVVET AKAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. SELÇUK SUNAY
Öğr.Gör. MÜRÜVVET AKAR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Students will develop general competences: ability of analysis, synthesis and predicting solutions and consequences of working in intercultural environments, ability to apply knowledge of management, economics and business in English, development of communication abilities and skills needed for working in business environments
Course Content:	Business topics in foreign trade Language of advertising and marketing E-mail and business correspondence Introduction to the EU Internet companies The job market Team building Intercultural management

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Develop English skills in international business
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Developing effective correspondence and speaking skills in business environment
Learning Competence
1) Learning terms in English in different sectors
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Different terms and topics in international trade	Special notes
2)	Correspondence and speaking in business environment	Special notes
3)	Learning sectoral terms (banking, insurance, logistics, customs, incentives, law)	Special notes
4)	The details of presentation in business environment	Special slides
5)	Marketing and sales terms Meeting a new customer in an international exhibition	Special notes
6)	Research and presentation about a potential foreign market	Special reports
7)	Contacting a potential customer via e-mail and phone calls Main informations about different cultures	Special notes internet video
8)	Midterm exam	Course notes
9)	Role playing as a customer/director	Videos
10)	Thinking in English and problem solving	Special notes
11)	Effective Presentation skills in English	special notes
12)	Negotation skills in English	special notes
13)	Multicultural communication	Special notes videos
14)	Students will make a special presentation for sales and they will have a feedback accordingly	Special notes
15)	Final exam	Course notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Konulara özgü ders notları
References:	Special topic course notes

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Being knowledgeable in the field of foreign trade and knowing the various documents used
2) Having basic knowledge about export and customs legislation
3) Having the knowledge of associating foreign trade with logistics management
4) To have knowledge about international trade organizations and European Union
5) To have knowledge of foreign trade financing
6) To have the practice of researching and reporting information with graduation Project
7) Being conscious about Atatürk Principles and having knowledge about History of Turkish Revolution
8) To have basic knowledge in business administration and vision of international business
9) To have knowledge about basic methods used in financial accounting
10) Having effective communication skills in oral and written
11) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Being knowledgeable in the field of foreign trade and knowing the various documents used
2)	Having basic knowledge about export and customs legislation
3)	Having the knowledge of associating foreign trade with logistics management
4)	To have knowledge about international trade organizations and European Union
5)	To have knowledge of foreign trade financing
6)	To have the practice of researching and reporting information with graduation Project
7)	Being conscious about Atatürk Principles and having knowledge about History of Turkish Revolution
8)	To have basic knowledge in business administration and vision of international business
9)	To have knowledge about basic methods used in financial accounting
10)	Having effective communication skills in oral and written	4
11)	Use at least one foreign language as scientific language	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Reading
Role Playing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Homework Assignments	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			4