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 | 4 | 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 | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Hakan ALKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
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 | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | X |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses | X |
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.10.5 | 7 | |
| O2 | 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 | 7 |
| O3 | P.11.1 | 7 | |
| O4 | P.11.2 | 7 | |
| O5 | By understanding the language and cultural differences encountered in the context of international trade and logistics, students develop the ability to manage these differences and develop appropriate strategies in communication. | P.11.5 | 7 |
| O6 | Students will acquire the necessary foreign language skills to analyze and make recommendations regarding their organizations' goals, missions, visions, target markets, positioning, portfolio design and marketing performance measurement. | P.14.15 | 7 |
| ** 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 to writing process |
| 2 | Introduction to five-paragraph essay |
| 3 | Introductory paragraph and writing a thesis statement |
| 4 | Introduction to body paragraphs |
| 5 | Conclusion paragraph |
| 6 | How to avoid informal ‘you' |
| 7 | How to avoid plagiarism |
| 8 | Revision |
| 9 | Introduction to Cause and Effect |
| 10 | Introduction to Compare and Contrast |
| 11 | Introduction to argumentative essay |
| 12 | How to do in-text and end-of-text citations |
| 13 | Tips for how to make good presentations |
| 14 | Oral presentations |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Effective Academic Writing, Jason Davis & Rhonda Liss, Oxford University Press, 2006. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| 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 | P11 | P14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Çok kültürlü ortamlar da dahil olmak üzere dinleyicilerin ilgisini çekmek, onları etkili bir biçimde bilgilendirme için uygun araçları kullanarak profesyonel iş sunumları hazırlayabilir ve sunabilir. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | 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 | - | - |
| O3 | Farklı mesleki senaryolara göre uyarlanmış e-postalar, notlar ve raporlar dahil olmak üzere açık, özlü ve etkili iş belgeleri yazmak için iş İngilizcesi becerilerini uygulayabilir. | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | Kendisinin ve başkalarının iş iletişimlerinin etkinliğini değerlendirebilecek, yapıcı geri bildirim sağlayabilecek ve netlik, ton ve profesyonellik açısından iyileştirilmesi gereken alanları belirleyebilir. | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | By understanding the language and cultural differences encountered in the context of international trade and logistics, students develop the ability to manage these differences and develop appropriate strategies in communication. | - | - | - |
| O6 | Students will acquire the necessary foreign language skills to analyze and make recommendations regarding their organizations' goals, missions, visions, target markets, positioning, portfolio design and marketing performance measurement. | - | - | 3 |