Information Package / Course Catalogue
Advanced English in Economics I
Course Code: ECON441
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course is an advanced-level extension of English in Economics I and English in Economics II. It aims to further enhance students’ English language proficiency in the field of economics and to support the practical application of this proficiency across various types of texts. The course is designed to equip students with the ability to follow current economic developments through English-language sources, perform basic analytical tasks, and express their ideas in a clear and coherent manner. Emphasizing applied learning, the course promotes active participation through short text analysis, group activities, and structured language exercises.

Course Content

This course is designed to help students develop a more advanced understanding and use of English terminology in the field of economics. Throughout the course, students work with current news articles, short economic texts, and data-based visuals to expand their vocabulary and enhance their ability to explain economic concepts. In addition, structured exercises support the development of basic written expression and oral explanation skills. The course serves as a continuation with a stronger practical orientation than the previous English in Economics I and II courses.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Students will be able to accurately and effectively use advanced grammatical structures in economic texts.
2.Students will be able to read English-language texts on current economic issues, identify the main idea, and summarize the content in general terms.
3.Students will be able to describe basic graphs and tables related to economics in both written and spoken English.
4.Students will be able to comprehend academic economic terminology in context and use it appropriately during class activities.
5.Students will be able to express their economic ideas in English clearly and understandably through group work and in-class practice.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.John Slaght, English for Academic Study. Garnet
2.Mark Roberts and Terry Phillips, English for Economics in Higher Education Studies Course Book with audio CDs. Garnet
3.A Selection of Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles, Topical Short Readings, and Verified Online Economic Content
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course introduction, syllabus, expectations, and assessment criteria
Week 2 - Theoretical
Advanced grammar review I: complex sentence structures, conjunctions
Week 3 - Theoretical
Advanced grammar review II: passive voice, conditional clauses
Week 4 - Theoretical
Advanced grammar review III: adjective/adverbial clauses, cohesive devices
Week 5 - Theoretical
Academic vocabulary in economics: contextual use of core concepts
Week 6 - Theoretical
Reading strategies in economic texts: identifying main ideas, inferring meaning
Week 7 - Theoretical
Introduction to interpreting graphs and tables: reading data and verbal explanation
Week 8 - Theoretical
In-class analysis of current economic news
Week 9 - Theoretical
Constructing basic economic commentary: cause-effect structures and examples
Week 10 - Theoretical
Comparative explanation exercises using economic terminology
Week 11 - Theoretical
Short text interpretation and oral expression activities
Week 12 - Theoretical
General review and in-class discussion of sample texts
Week 13 - Theoretical
General review and in-class discussion of sample texts
Week 14 - Theoretical
Term-end evaluation and feedback session
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026