COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Business and Trade

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AYÇA KÜBRA HIZARCI PAYNE

Offered to

International Business and Trade
International Trade and Business (English)

Course Objective

Designed as a module, or series of modules rather than a classical course, the main purpose of Occasional Business Seminars is to introduce the learners some real-life experiences from business world, trying to allow them to make use of these experiences for their future carrier. Thus, it is also aimed to contribute to their preparations for entering into working life, as well as to put them into direct contact with people from business circles.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Course materials are drawn from a range of textbooks and journal articles.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Discussions
3. Group Studies
4. Case Studies

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will demonstrate clearly the way he/she is preparing for his/her future carrier, referring to particular examples, real-life experiences covered throughout the seminars.
2. The learner will write at least two intention letters to be addressed to two different institutions or firms, taking into consideration both their own carrier plans, as well as relevant firms and institutions expectations and conditions.

IN THIS COURSE, GROUPS WILL HOST ONE OF THE GUEST SPEAKER AND THEY WILL SUMMARIZE THE GUEST SPEAKER S SPEECH IN WRITTEN REPORT AND THEY WILL PREPARE A VISUAL MATERIAL TO PUBLISH ON BLOG PAGE OF DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AN BUSINESS.

The following scale will be used for the assessment of all criteria. The criteria are also presented below the scale with point values.
This particular element is absent or falls short of expectations, and /or it is completely out of place within the given context. Poor (0%)
This particular element is somewhat absent and does not entirely fit the context. Fair (40%)
This particular element is developed satisfactorily and fits the context at an acceptable standard. Good (60%)
This particular element is developed in a good and professional way and fits into the context. Very good (80%)
The way this particular element is developed is noteworthy and fits perfectly into the context. Excellent (100%)

ASSESMENT CRITERIA FOR PRESENTATION (80%)
PRE-HOSTING PERIOD PLANNING 20 POINTS
HOSTING THE GUEST SPEAKER 20 POINTS
SUMMARIZING THE SPEECH 20 POINTS
PREPARING DOCUMENT TO PUBLISH ON BLOG 40 POINTS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION (20%)
AT LEAST STUDENST ATTEND 4 GUEST SPEAKERS
EACH MISSING GUEST SEPAKER CAUSES -10 POINTS OVER 100 POINTS OF PARTICIPATION GRADE

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attendance to the seminars is compulsory and part of the assessment. The seminar series will include two groups of seminars. After the introductory lecture, every two weeks a speaker involved in international business will be invited o talk about his/her experiences and suggestions. The seminar will be followed by a questions and answer part, as well as discussion. In the remaining weeks, scholars from other departments will be invited to talk, complement the theoretical dimension of the experiences given in the first group of seminars.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes