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INS2025Business Life English2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of CIVIL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Tuğçe ANILAN
Co-Lecturer
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To provide technical knowledge and effective communication skills in English to be used in business life.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : can correspond in English in a professional language in business life.71,
LO - 2 : can write letter/e-mail/petition etc. in English. 71,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Self-introduction in English, career planning, preparing a CV in English, participating in a job interview in English, simple spelling rules in English, e-mail/petition in English, etc. Ability to write articles and conduct formal English correspondence in business life
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to the course, why business English
 Week 2Placement exam/self-introduction in English
 Week 3Basic writing rules
 Week 4Choosing a career path
 Week 5Preparation of curriculum vitae (CV)
 Week 6A job application
 Week 7Business letter writing basics
 Week 8How to write a petition
 Week 9Mid term
 Week 10Resignation letter
 Week 11Requesting information
 Week 12Letter of reference
 Week 13Preparation of presentation
 Week 14Organizing a scientific event and correspondence
 Week 15Cover letters
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Derste alınan notlar
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 6 12
Arasınav için hazırlık 5 1 5
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 5 1 5
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load52