FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Department of Logistics Management
ENG 410 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
English for Career Development
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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ENG 410
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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4
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Prerequisites |
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Service Course
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Q&ARole PlayingLecture / Presentation | |||||||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to prepare our students for starting their professional lives by simulating all stages of the job application process. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge that they will need when they start their professional lives. The course simulates all stages of the job application process, including topics like finding job openings, CVs, job application forms, cover letters, job interviews, and following up, as well as handling job offers and rejection. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to the Course | |
2 | Introductory Unit "Get an Idea": A Success Story | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 13-19 |
3 | Unit 1 "Get to Know Yourself": Researching YOU | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 20-30 |
4 | Unit 2 "Get Inside": Job Hunting | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 31-39 |
5 | Unit 5 "Get a Response": Following up | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 96-102 |
6 | Unit 3 "Get Ready": Preparing Your Documents | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 52-67 |
7 | Unit 3 continued "Get Ready": Preparing Your Documents | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 68-84 |
8 | Unit 6 "Get What You Want": Handling Job Offers and Rejection | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 120-133 |
9 | Midterm Exam - Revision | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 1-84 |
10 | Unit 4 "Get Ahead": Prepping for a Job Interview | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 85-97 |
11 | Unit 4 continued "Get Ahead": Prepping for a Job Interview | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 98-105 |
12 | Unit 4 continued "Get Ahead": Prepping for a Job Interview | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 106-112 |
13 | Unit 4 continued "Get Ahead": Prepping for a Job Interview - Review | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 113-119 |
14 | Review of the Semester | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 1-133 |
15 | Final Exam - Job Interviews | |
16 | Final Exam - Job Interviews |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. (in-house) |
Suggested Readings/Materials | www.mynextmove.org |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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10
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work |
-
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-
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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Project |
1
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10
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Seminar / Workshop |
-
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Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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20
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
6
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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2
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28
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Field Work |
-
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0
|
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
-
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-
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0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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7
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7
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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6
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6
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Project |
1
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7
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7
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Seminar / Workshop |
-
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0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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9
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9
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Final Exam |
1
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10
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10
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Total |
115
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to analyze complex problems in the field of logistics and supply chains |
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2 | To be able to have good knowledge of sector related market leaders, professional organizations, and contemporary developments in the logistics sector and supply chains |
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3 | To be able to participate in the sector-related communication networks and improve professional competencies within the business sector |
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4 | To be able to use necessary software, information and communication technologies in the fields of logistics management and supply chain |
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5 | To be able to understand and utilize the coordination mechanisms and supply chain integration |
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6 | To be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain processes using the management science perspective and analytical approaches |
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7 | To be able to design, plan and model in order to contribute to decision making within the scope of logistics and supply chains |
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8 | To be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chains |
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9 | To be able to conduct projects and participate in teamwork in the field of logistics and supply chains |
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10 | To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating decisions. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of logistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
NEWS |ALL NEWS
Teaching both at Izmir and Sweden
Making a difference with her successful work in the international arena, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aysu Göçer, Lecturer at Department of Logistics Management,
Memorial Scholarship reached to 78 young people
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‘Green’ logistics going abroad
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Double prize in logistics
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Double reward in logistics
The intelligent decision support system (IDSS) named ‘LTLZone’, which was developed by a team of 3 people at Izmir University of Economics
Department of Logistics Management 14th University-Industry Cooperation Event
Izmir University of Economics Logistics Management Department senior students continue to shed light on real logistics problems with the projects they developed