Information Package / Course Catalogue
Business English II
Course Code: İK112
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 help students learn advanced professional English concepts in the field of HRM and improve their ability to comprehend academic and professional texts. Students will analyze more complex texts such as reports, policy documents, and case studies, and develop professional English speaking and writing skills.

Course Content

Business English II aims to strengthen students’ mastery of HR terminology through advanced concepts, text analysis, and writing exercises. It also includes English terms related to international HR practices.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Funda ODUNCUOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.1) Understanding the basic reading parts related to business issues
2.2) Restating main business related issues in English
3.3) Being able to write and tell her/his life
4.4) Reading and understanding biographies in English
5.5) Improving writing skills using new vocabulary
6.6) Enriching speaking skills using new vocabulary
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Walker, R., & Harding, K. (2006). English for Human Resources. Oxford University Press.
2.Rogers, J. (2014). Workplace English 1 & 2: A hands-on course for workplace professionals. Compass Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Telling About Yourself
Week 2 - Theoretical
HR strategies and related English terminology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Corporate policy documents: reading and comprehension
Week 4 - Theoretical
HR terminology in academic articles
Week 5 - Theoretical
HR-related case study analysis
Week 6 - Theoretical
International HRM terminology
Week 7 - Theoretical
Diversity and inclusion vocabulary
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-Terms
Week 9 - Theoretical
Writing HR reports
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ethics, confidentiality, and data protection terminology
Week 11 - Theoretical
Simulation: Conducting a job interview in English
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preparing a presentation: HR topic selection and prep
Week 13 - Theoretical
Student presentations
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 - Theory150345
Assignment110313
Individual Work120224
Midterm Examination146147
Final Examination123124
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)153
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026