COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Business and Trade (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AFIFE DUYGU AKDENIZ

Offered to

International Trade and Business (English)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (English)
International Business and Trade (English)

Course Objective

The primary purpose of the course is to raise learner s awareness on the fact that cultural diversities across the world persist, despite the ongoing and ever-accelerating process of globalization. By the same token, it is also aimed that the learner be aware of the impact of cultural diversities upon business practices throughout the world. For this purpose, the main spheres of culture across the world will be studied with reference to their particularities and contribution to the global culture as well as their role in the international business environment.

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

Course materials are drawn from a range of textbooks and journal articles
Clotaire Rapaille, 2007, The Culture Code, Currency, Reprinted Ed.

Fischer. Edward,Fischer, 2004, Peoples and Cultures of the World, Teaching Co. ISBN 1565859170 ISBN13: 9781565859173

Howell, Catherine Herbert , 2016, People of the World: Cultures and Traditions, Ancestry and Identity Audible Audiobook Unabridged, Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Levis Richard D.2006. When Cultures Collide, Nicholas Brealey International, Boston

Mackenzie, Jhon; John Haywood; Simon Hall, 2005, Peoples Nations and Cultures, Casell,

Meyer, Erin, 2017. The Culture Map, Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get things Done, Accross Cultures, Ingram Publishers Services,

Minkow, Michael; Geert Hofstede, 2012, Cross Cultures Analysis, The Science and Art of Comparing the World's Modern Societies and Their Cultures Safe Publications, 1 st Ed.

Wade, Davis; Cathrine Herbert Howell; K. Davis Harrison, 2007, Book of People of the World, National Geographic, 2 nd. Ed.

Book of Peoples of the World: A Guide to Cultures Hardcover November 18, 2008
by Wade Davis (Editor), K. David Harrison (Editor), National Geographic; 2nd edition, ISBN-10: 1426202385, ISBN-13: 978-1426202384

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 explain the impact of cultural diversities upon business patterns, to make use of this information both in other related courses and in his/her future business carrier.
2. The learner will recognize the major streams of culture and civilization throughout the world, making inferences on their implications for the global business environment.
3. The learner will demonstrate the difference among types of entrepreneurship in various regions of the world, in order to assess their role in doing business with these regions.

Case Study Assignment

1) Facts/Summary/of Case: Aspects, features of the background of the case, consider the facts, unique perspectives, (10 Points)
2) Problem Identification: Recognize the problems, issues (20 Points)
3) Analysis: Assessment of the facts of the case, assessment of issues (20 Points)
4) Alternate Solution/ Options/and Best Solution: Assessment of alternative options, comparison between alternatives (20 Points)
5) Recommendations: Observations, action plan, final decisions with evidence (20 Points)
6) Conclusions/ Outcomes: Positive/negative consequences tied to the issues (10 Points)
7) For Cases with questions and answer: Answers to Questions (20 Points)

Essay Assignment
1) Integration of Knowledge: Understanding and applied concepts learned in the course (25 Points)
2) Topic focus: Focusing on the scope of essay (25 points).
3) Depth of discussion: Discussion of the main topic (20 points).
4)Organization: Structure of the subject, titles, introduction, statement of main idea, and conclusion (10 Points)
5) Writing: Grammer and spelling mistakes (10 Points)
6) Sources: Sources used to support essay topic (10 points).

Term Paper
1) Ideas: Central idea, other point of views, terms, definitions (20 Points)
2) Content: Development, analysis, syntheses of ideas, using evidence to support ideas (20 Points)
3) Support: Evidence, reasons, experience to support paper's point, connections between them (20 Points)
4) Organization/Coherence: Structure of paper's subject, purpose, target, thesis, developing one idea from the previous one identify relations (15 Points)
5) Style: Words, Sentences, Structure of them, ( 15 Points)
6) Mechanics: Spelling, punctuation, grammer, (10 Points)

Final Presentation
1) Content (25 Points)
2) Have Comprehensive Knowledge of the Subject (25 points).
3) Organize Slide Structure (15 points).
4) Maintain eye contact (10 points)
5) Delivery and clarity of presentation (10 Points)
6) Ability to respond to questions (15 points).

All those criterion would be evaluated by the following scale
This particular element is absent 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%)

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Although the course is mainly based on lectures, around 20 % of each session is intended for class discussion, based on the lecture itself and assigned readings. Therefore, students are expected to be prepared for class participation at each session.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

E-mail: omur.ozmen@deu.edu.tr
Personal Website: http://kisi.deu.edu.tr/omur.ozmen
Office: 113

Office Hours

will be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes