Information Package / Course Catalogue
Business English I
Course Code: İK113
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce students to fundamental professional English terms and expressions used in the field of Human Resource Management. Students will become familiar with commonly used terminology in job advertisements, resumes, interview dialogues, and essential concepts in HR literature.

Course Content

Business English I focuses on learning basic English terminology used in the context of Human Resource Management. It introduces English equivalents of HR functions and aims to develop reading, writing, and conceptual understanding skills.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Funda ODUNCUOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.1) Defining basic Business English concepts
2.2) Defining basic Employee Relations concepts in English
3.3) Restating the concepts in English
4.4) Applying speaking skills in daily life
5.5) Applying writing skills in daily life and academic writings
6.6) Applying business concepts to business life
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Success Elementary Jane Comyns Carr Jennifer Parsons Pearson-Longman
2.Nash, S., & Reinsch, N. L. (2009). Business communication: Developing leaders for a networked world. McGraw-Hill Education.
3.Guffey, M. E., & Loewy, D. (2018). Essentials of business communication (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course; Why is English important in HR?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of human resource management
Week 3 - Theoretical
Job descriptions and job advertisements
Week 4 - Theoretical
Writing CVs and cover letters
Week 5 - Theoretical
Types of interviews and sample questions
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Recruitment Process
Week 7 - Theoretical
Performance appraisal terminology
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-terms
Week 9 - Theoretical
Training and development terminology
Week 10 - Theoretical
Compensation and benefits terminology
Week 11 - Theoretical
Termination and dismissal vocabulary
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sample text analysis (job ad, CV)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Concept revision and practice
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review and course wrap-up
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Assignment1%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory150230
Individual Work350135
Midterm Examination225050
Final Examination132133
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)148
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026