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ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY

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Lesson plan / PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH-II

Lesson Information

Course Credit	3.0
Course ECTS Credit	4.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	İngilizce
Level of Course	Associate's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 5, EQF-LLL: Level 5, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of Course	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
Course Coordinator	Assist. Prof. Dr. SELÇUK ŞENER
Instructor (s)
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	The Professional English-II course aims to familiarize students with common English communication patterns used in business settings and to equip them with skills for effective communication in presentations, interviews, and email correspondence. Students will improve their reading, listening, and speaking skills in a business context.
Course Content	The course covers professional expressions commonly used in business, presentation techniques, interviews, and email communication. Additionally, students will learn how to communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals from different cultures. The course also focuses on preparing professional CVs, cover letters, and social media profiles in English.

Learning Outcomes

Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their field.
Demonstrates awareness of occupational health and safety, environmental responsibility, and quality assurance processes.
Identifies and explains core management concepts, functions, and major managerial approaches
Explains key business processes in areas such as marketing, human resources, accounting, finance, management, and production.
Integrates knowledge from related disciplines such as economics, behavioral sciences, sociology, psychology, and law within the context of the field.
Follows current developments and practices in the profession and applies them effectively.
Effectively utilizes information technologies (such as software, programs, animation, etc.) relevant to the profession.
Demonstrates the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and offer appropriate solutions.
Communicates ideas effectively and clearly through both written and oral means, in line with acquired knowledge and skills.
Takes responsibility as a team member in solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field-related practices.
Demonstrates awareness of career management and lifelong learning.
Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the collection, implementation, and dissemination of field-related data.
Follows field-related knowledge and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Business Communication: Introduction to business communication types and practices.
2	Effective Presentation Skills
3	Improving Reading, Speaking, and Listening Skills
4	Improving Reading, Speaking, and Listening Skills
5	Business Vocabulary and Key Terms (Marketing & HRM)
6	Improving Reading, Speaking, and Listening Skills
7	Cross-Cultural Communication
8	Cross-Cultural Communication
9	E-mail Etiquette and Professional Correspondence
10	Business Interviews
11	Social Media and Professional Networking
12	Business English & AI
13	Professional CVs and Cover Letters
14	English for career growth

Resources

David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent, Market Leader; Intermediate Business English Course Book, New Edition, Pearson Longman, Harlow, 2009.

David Kerridage, Skills for Business English, Cambridge, NY, 2003.

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