International Trade and Logistic
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistic
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistic
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01160001 | Vocational English IV | 2026 | Spring | 6 | 3+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. İsmail PİŞER |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. İsmail PİŞER | A-106 | [email protected] | 7820 | Wednesday 09.00-11.00 |
Course Content
The course emphasizes professional written and oral communication techniques, writing complex business reports and analysis, business meetings and negotiations, project management and presentation skills. In addition, knowledge of professional terminology and industry-specific language is expanded. Students practice by experiencing real business environments through case studies and simulations.
Objectives of the Course
It is aimed to enable students to communicate effectively in complex situations that they may encounter in the fields of trade and logistics and to reinforce their professional correspondence skills.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have current, theoretical and practical knowledge about International Trade and Logistics and to be able to use them in academic and professional contexts. | 1 |
| P2 | To be able to conduct scientific research in the field of International Trade and Logistics, including problem identification, data collection, analysis and reporting processes, and to be able to transfer the findings in written and oral form. | 1 |
| P3 | To be able to make evaluations and express opinions on economic, administrative, financial and commercial issues. | 1 |
| P4 | Monitor and evaluate the micro and macro actors involved in International Trade and Logistics processes, their activities, and their relationships and interactions with each other and with actors in other systems. | 1 |
| P5 | Ability to work in coordination with different disciplines and cultures. | 1 |
| P6 | To be able to plan and manage individual studies related to International Trade and Logistics and to take responsibility in group studies. | 1 |
| P7 | To be able to follow the theoretical and practical developments in issues related to International Trade and Logistics and to update their knowledge and skills in these matters. | 1 |
| P8 | To be able to access different information sources and make quantitative and qualitative analyzes by using software related to the field of international trade and logistics. | 1 |
| P9 | To be able to have the competence to conduct market and marketing research. | 1 |
| P10 | To follow the developments in the field of international trade and logistics in Turkish and English. | 5 |
| P11 | To be able to provide the necessary technical and social communication in Turkish and English with individual and institutional actors involved in international trade and logistics processes. | 5 |
| P12 | Ability to act with professional responsibility awareness and make fair, transparent and ethical decisions in international trade and logistics processes by adhering to ethical principles in accordance with international trade, logistics and customs legislation. | 1 |
| P13 | Being aware of the global and local economic, social, legal and environmental consequences of field practices and the responsibilities that these consequences impose on oneself and other actors in the field. | 1 |
| P14 | To be able to have strategic management skills to make suggestions on issues such as goals, objectives, mission, vision, target market, positioning, business portfolio design, market and marketing performance measurement related to the organization and to make medium and long-term plans related to these suggestions. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.10.7 | 1 | |
| O2 | P.10.11 | 1 | |
| O3 | Students will be able to follow and analyze developments in the field of international trade and logistics in both Turkish and English, and effectively summarize and discuss these developments in both languages | P.10.12 | 1 |
| O4 | Use of simple basic expressions for daily life. | P.10.14 | 1 |
| O5 | Being able to understand frequently used expressions and sentences in listening and reading texts. | P.10.15 | 1 |
| O6 | Ability to introduce oneself in social environments, ask and answer questions about personal information ability to give. | P.10.16 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Ice Breaker. Students introduce themselves, talk briefly about their department, interests, and English learning goals. The course plan, assessment system, and classroom expectations are explained. |
| 2 | 5.1 Going Cashless. Students study vocabulary related to the economy, money, and personal finance. They discuss cashless payments and create a short advertising idea to persuade people to go cashless. |
| 3 | 5.2 Consumer Spending. Consumer spending and possible future situations are discussed. Students use the first conditional to talk about spending money, shopping habits, and future plans. |
| 4 | 5.3 Communication Skills: Negotiating Team Roles. Students practise negotiating roles in a project team. They use expressions for stating preferences, taking roles, and reaching agreement in meetings. |
| 5 | 6.1 Working Together. Students learn vocabulary related to teamwork. They practise talking about cooperation, task sharing, and planning a meeting in a workplace context. |
| 6 | 6.2 Team Building. Team building, sport at work, and social activities are covered. Students use pronouns with some- and every- to describe people, places, jobs, and work environments. |
| 7 | 6.3 Communication Skills: Supporting a Colleague. Students focus on supporting a colleague after a disappointment at work. They use encouraging and motivating expressions to create short dialogues. |
| 8 | Midterm Exam Week. No new topic is covered this week. Students are assessed on the vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills studied in the previous weeks. |
| 9 | 7.1 A Nimble Company. Students study vocabulary related to research and development. They discuss agile companies, product testing, and innovation processes. |
| 10 | 7.2 Innovation. Innovation, obligation, necessity, and possibility are discussed. Students use can, have to, and need to to explain work processes and rules. |
| 11 | 7.3 Communication Skills: Giving Explanations. Students develop the skill of giving clear and effective explanations. They explain step by step how to use an app, a system, or a logistics process. |
| 12 | 8.1 Green Business. Students learn vocabulary related to the environment, sustainability, and green business. They discuss environmental protection and the responsibilities of businesses. |
| 13 | 8.2 Transport Solutions. Transport solutions and public transport are covered. Students use should, shouldn't, and could to give advice and write a short email with suggestions. |
| 14 | 8.3 Communication Skills: Giving and Receiving Feedback. Students practise expressions for giving and responding to feedback. They role-play a review meeting and practise giving constructive feedback. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Business Partner A2+, Margaret O'Keeffe, Lewis Lansford, Ros Wright vd. (Pearson, FT Publishing) |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 15 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 35 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 120 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P10 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | E-postalar, raporlar, teklifler ve sunumlar gibi çeşitli iş iletişimi formatlarının yapısını ve tarzını açıklayabilir ve bunların uygun bağlamlarını ve amaçlarını anlayabilir. | 5 |
| O2 | Profesyonel ortamlarda yaygın olarak kullanılan temel iş kelimelerini, terminolojiyi ve ifadeleri hatırlayabilir ve tanımlayabilir. | 5 |
| O3 | Students will be able to follow and analyze developments in the field of international trade and logistics in both Turkish and English, and effectively summarize and discuss these developments in both languages | 5 |
| O4 | Use of simple basic expressions for daily life. | 5 |
| O5 | Being able to understand frequently used expressions and sentences in listening and reading texts. | 5 |
| O6 | Ability to introduce oneself in social environments, ask and answer questions about personal information ability to give. | 5 |