Information Package / Course Catalogue
Economics and Finance English IV
Course Code: EF458
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: 7
Objectives of the Course

To acquire fundamental concepts of Business English and to enable the students read and comment on texts and case studies about Business English.

Course Content

Vocabulary, text and case studies in Business English.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to understand the words in Business English texts, articles and case studies
2.To be able to comment on Business English case studies
3.To be able to use terminological and practical knowledge gained in the case studies in Business English
4.Able to acquire the basic skils for fast and effective reading and apply them in translation situations
5.Prepare specialized terminology and utilize them in sight translation practices
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Boone Louis E., David L. Kurtz (1995), Contemporary Marketing, The Dryden Press, Eight Edition, United States of America
2.Mullins, Laurie J. (1999), Management and Organizational Behavior, Pitman Publishing, 5th Editio, Great Britain
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Business English
Week 2 - Theoretical
Case Study: ‘Problems at Head Office’
Week 3 - Theoretical
Case Study: ‘Zeton Ltd.’
Week 4 - Theoretical
Case Study: ‘The Wide Open Spaces’
Week 5 - Theoretical
Case Study: ‘Managing Supervisors’
Week 6 - Theoretical
Case Study: ‘Car-Parts of Westborough’
Week 7 - Theoretical
Evaluation Study
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mid-Evaluation Study Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Case Study: Let the Buyer Beware’
Week 10 - Theoretical
Case Study: ‘Privacy versus Profits’
Week 11 - Theoretical
Case Study: ‘ Resolving Marketing Problems in Korea’
Week 12 - Theoretical
Case Study: ‘Making Products Universal’
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case Study: ‘Applications of Organization Theory in Helgaton Ltd.’
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case Study: ‘The Wakewood Organization’
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment210020
Individual Work153045
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)177
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
OÇ-1
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
3
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026