Information Package / Course Catalogue
Bussiness English
Course Code: BPR211
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills of listening, reading, writing, speaking and communicating in a foreign language by using the terminology required by professions in the field of information technologies.

Course Content

In order to read, understand and interpret professional literature, the basic concepts and professional jargon of the relevant field will be covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Gizem GÜREL DÖNÜK
Learning Outcomes
1.They can express themselves in English.
2.They can easily establish professional dialogues in English.
3.They comprehend basic English grammar with the help of course-related resources and materials.
4.Can explain English texts in his /her own words.
5.They can communicate professionally in written and oral form.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.English for Information Technology I Course Book Vocational English
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Professional foreign language learning and working techniques (IT jobs and duties)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Techniques for reading, understanding and translating English professional texts (meetings)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sentence structures. Sample text review (system specifications)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Adjective and noun phrases. Sample text review and exercise solution (networks and mobile communication)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sample text review (E-mails and business maters)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Conjunctions. Sample text review (databases, spreadsheets)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Tenses/phrases used in academic publications. Sample text review (peripherals)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cause-effect structures, Sample text analysis (making recommendations) (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Academic terms Sample text review (social media)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sample text review Video conferencing
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sample text review E-commerce
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sample text review Software development
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sample text review Project management
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sample text review IT solutions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment20510
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
2
2
2
2
2
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3
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2
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3
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3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026