Information Package

Program of Business Administration (English)

BUS104

ACADEMIC ENGLISH II

Course Code
BUS104
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
6 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Improve English reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing skills
  2. Analyze the language structures and word usage in different text types and make meaning associations by using the correct language strategies used in creating meaning.
  3. Write texts following academic paragraph writing rules
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(BUS103)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionAt the end of this course, the students; develop sub-skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing, learn the meaning and use of language associated with different text types, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning write an academic paragraph. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course - Unit 7 Management Styles
2nd Week Unit 7 Management Styles (Continued) - Writing an Academic Essay
3rd Week Writing: Compare and Contrast Essay - Supplementary Reading: Of Celebrities, Charity and Trade
4th Week Unit 8 Team Building Unit
5th Week Unit 9 Raising Finance - Supplementary Reading: Imitating Property is Theft
6th Week Listening: TED Talks; Climate Action's Hidden Opportunities for Women - Writing Skill: Paraphrasing & Writing a Summary
7th Week Midterm Exam
8th Week Revision of the Units
9th Week Unit 10 Customer Service
10th Week Unit 11 Crisis Management
11th Week Writing: Process Essay - Supplementary Reading: Europe?s Enron
12th Week Unit 12 Mergers & Acquisitions
13th Week Listening: TED Talks; How We'll Earn Money in a Future Without Jobs - Supplementary Reading A Full House
14th Week Writing: Problem Solution Essay
Recommended or Required ReadingCotton, D., Falvey, D. (2011). Market Leader: Business English Coursebook (Upper-Intermediate). Pearson Education.
Trappe, T. & Tullis, G. (2006). Intelligent Business: Coursebook (Intermediate). Pearson Education.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 55 55
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 2
Total Work Load157
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.23
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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