TÜRKÇE
ENGLISH
Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| FINANCE PR. | |
| Code | PFS415 |
| Name | Academic English III |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. ELÇİN PETEK GÜVEN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to develop students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English within the fields of public finance and economics, enhance their ability to analyze financial reports, and ensure the accurate use of international financial terminology. Students are expected to apply these skills effectively and accurately in academic and professional settings.
Course Content
This course covers advanced English terminology in public finance, investment, banking, insurance, and economics, along with the analysis of financial documents, interpretation of market trends, and professional correspondence skills, integrating both written and oral communication practices.
Course Precondition
This course requires a minimum English proficiency level of A2.
Resources
Career Pathways Finance Book 3 (Express Publishing)
Notes
BBC News, Professional in Use Finance (Cambridge University Press), Oxford English For Careers Finance
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the Public Finance oriented issues. |
| LO02 | Explain financial documents and market analyses. |
| LO03 | Analyze investment strategies, stock market trends, and economic indicators. |
| LO04 | Apply financial correspondence in academic and professional contexts. |
| LO05 | Compare different types of investments, risk management approaches, and international financial regulations. |
| LO06 | Develop data interpretation and reporting skills for financial decision-making processes. |
| LO07 | Generate academic articles, reports, and presentations in public finance, banking, and economics. |
| LO08 | Communicate effectively in English on public finance and economic topics in academic and professional settings. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic conceptual information about economy and finance | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The departments of finance, law, economics, public administration, business administration and accounting have the necessary qualifications for the public and private sectors. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyses the basic conceptual knowledge about economics and finance in the context of current economic and financial developments. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesises the information obtained from different sources within the framework of academic rules in the field of research | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works effectively individually and/or in a team. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Apart from the traditional approach, it develops new working methods when deemed necessary. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Turkish and at least one foreign language is used in accordance with the needs of academic life and business life | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses herself orally and in writing | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To be able to collect and analyse data from different sources by using contemporary communication tools, methods and processes | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Having basic computer knowledge and skills, uses this information in the professional field. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Explains the duties, authority and functioning of public financial institutions | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Explains job descriptions and responsibilities of professionals in the field of finance | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Have social, scientific and ethical values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course/ Supply, Demand, and Prices / Newspaper Article / Making Suggestions | No preparation is required. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 2 | Starting a Business / Business Book / Describing Progress | Research the process of business planning. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Rol Oynama, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 3 | Balance Sheets and Financial Statements / Email and Balance Sheet / Explaining Terms | Review the structure and key terms of a balance sheet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 4 | Profit and Loss Accounts / Business Letter and P&L Account / Making Suggestions | Research profit and loss calculation methods. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 5 | Sales Forecasts and Market Analysis / Sales Forecast / Describing Possibilities | Review sales forecasting methods and pricing policies. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Controlling Operations / Business Letter / Giving Advice | Review control and audit mechanisms in businesses. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Business Relationships and Mergers / Newspaper Article / Supporting an Idea | Research company mergers and partnership strategies. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review of the previous subjects. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Insurance Basics / Website / Offering Products | Review types of insurance and key terminology. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | Insurance Claims and Damage Management / Business Letter / Talking About Future Events | Research the insurance claims process. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Central Banks and Monetary Policies / Newspaper Article / Hedging an Opinion | Study the functions of central banks and monetary policies. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | International Economic Organizations / Textbook / Describing Responsibilities | Review the roles of organizations such as IMF, World Bank, and WTO. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 13 | Economic Indicators and Market Dynamics / Newspaper Article / Supporting an Argument | Analyze indicators such as unemployment, inflation, and growth. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Economic Stability and Crisis Management / Magazine Article / Stating Agreement | Review the causes and impacts of financial crises. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | Economic Theories and Fiscal Policies / Blog Post / Checking for Understanding | Compare Keynesian and Neoclassical economic models. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review of the previous subjects. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Feedback on Term Exams | Preliminary questions related to term exams should be prepared | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||