INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ENG1003 | Communications Skills and Academic Reporting I | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Instructor ELİF CANAN ONAT |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor SERKAN GÜLŞEN Instructor YALÇIN GÜDEN Instructor IŞIL BURSALI Instructor NİLGÜN KARA Instructor SEVTAP SIVIŞ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞEGÜL LİMAN KABAN Instructor ZEYNEP MUTLU CANSEVER Instructor ANIL GÜNAYDIN Instructor DUYGU CAN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | 1. to demonstrate academic language learning strategies with examples 2. to transfer the fundamentals of Academic English 3. to illustrate academic language use with examples 4. to report results and comments in an academic style and format |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. to guess unknown vocabulary from context 2. to use complex sentence structures and academic phrases 3. to identify the audience, tone, and purpose in academic writing 4. to analyze coherence, cohesion, and unity in academic writing 5. to summarize 6. to paraphrase 7. to apply rules and conventions of academic writing 8. to write a piece of writing in academic language |
EAP language skills based on the definition of CEFR B2 Level |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the course requirements, syllabus, evaluation system and materials | Stated in the syllabus. |
2) | 1. Expanding notes into sentences 2. Correcting and evaluating sentences 3. Writing simple and compound sentences 4. Writing compound sentences using coordinators Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
3) | 1. Analysing paragraph structure 2. Recognizing cohesion in a paragraph 3. Cohesion (1): Pronouns and determiners Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
4) | Writing topic sentences and concluding sentences Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
5) | 1. Writing definitions using prepositional phrases 2. The structure of definitions (1): Noun + prepositional phrase Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
6) | 1. Writing definitions using relative clauses 2. The structure of definitions (2): Noun + relative clauses Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
7) | Writing a paragraph that includes definition Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
8) | Revision and feedback Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
9) | 1. Analysing, planning, and using notes to build up a paragraph 2. Cohesion (2): Using adverbials to introduce supporting information Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
10) | Writing a descriptive paragraph Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
11) | Revision and feedback Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
12) | 1. Analysing and using active note-taking strategies 2. Identifying and using summarizing words and phrases 3. Noun phrases (1): Summarizing ideas using key nouns and determiners 4. Noun phrases (2): Paraphrasing longer structures Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
13) | Writing a summary of a short academic text Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
14) | Revision and feedback Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Garnet Yayınlarından seçilmiş ve uyarlanmış kitap bölümleri, bölüm hocalarının hazırladığı materyaller, ve Internet kaynakları Compiled parts from the books of Garnet Publishing, prepared materials by the department instructors, and Internet sources |
References: | English for Academic Study: Reading & Writing American Edition Course Book John Slaght, Paddy Harben, Anne Pallant A university preparation course published in collaboration with the University of Reading. Garnet Education ISBN: 9781859645550 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Application | 10 | % 25 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | % 0 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Application | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 92 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions | 2 |
2) | To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance | 1 |
3) | To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments | 1 |
4) | To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness | 2 |
5) | To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life | 1 |
6) | To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets | 1 |
7) | To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations | 1 |
8) | To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life | 1 |
9) | To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications | 1 |
10) | To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes | 5 |
11) | To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life | 1 |
12) | To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize | 1 |