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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01170001 | Vocational English V | 2026 | Autumn | 7 | 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
This course offers an advanced level of preparation, aiming to help students develop and enhance the commercial and communication skills required in the fields of International Trade and Business that they will need when they enter the world of work.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to further develop students' advanced English language skills in business and professional settings. Students learn to strengthen their written and oral communication skills by using professional terminology more effectively and to communicate professionally in the international business world.
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, their department experience, and career goals. The course plan, units, and assessment system are explained. |
| 2 | 1.1 Transferable Skills. Students learn vocabulary related to personal qualities and transferable skills used in different jobs. They also practise writing a short job description. |
| 3 | 1.2 Careers Advice. Students practise phrases for giving advice and making suggestions. They give advice on how to improve someone's online profile. |
| 4 | 1.3 Communication Skills: Building Rapport. Students develop skills for building rapport in first meetings and asking appropriate questions. They practise building rapport in short conversations. |
| 5 | 2.1 Japan's Economy. Students study vocabulary related to sectors, industries, and economic activity through the example of Japan's economy. They research different sectors and give short presentations. |
| 6 | 2.2 The Energy Industry. Past events are discussed in the context of the energy and oil industries. Students use the Past Simple and Past Continuous to talk about past events. |
| 7 | 2.3 Communication Skills: Dealing with Interruptions. Students practise expressions for taking turns, interrupting, and managing interruptions in meetings. They take part in a discussion during an induction meeting. |
| 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 | 3.1 Project Management. Students learn vocabulary related to project management, project processes, and task sharing. They practise a project debriefing and discuss lessons learnt. |
| 10 | 3.2 Large-scale Projects. Large-scale projects and project bids are compared. Students use comparatives and superlatives to choose the winning bid. |
| 11 | 3.3 Communication Skills: Giving Instructions. Students practise giving and responding to instructions and standing their ground when necessary. They role-play workplace problems such as a schedule change. |
| 12 | 4.1 One Size Fits All. Students focus on global markets, company strategies, and product adaptation. They prepare a project to adapt a product to a new market. |
| 13 | 4.2 Online Markets. Online markets, entrepreneurship, and product promotion are covered. Students use the Present Simple Passive and Past Simple Passive to write a short product description. |
| 14 | 4.3 Communication Skills: Managing Conversations. Students practise changing the subject, staying on track, and responding to topic changes. They role-play a business conversation between a client and a supplier. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Business Partner B1 Coursebook, 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 |