Academic Catalog

ENG311 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION AND CAREER SKILLS

Course Code:	6390311
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-1)
ECTS Credit:	4.0
Department:	Modern Languages (english)
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Lecturer Dr. DEREM ÇANGA
Offered Semester:	Fall and Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite:	Set 1: 6390101 , 6390102 , 6390211 Set 2: 3590101 , 3590102 , 3590211
One of the sets above should be completed before taking ENG311 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION AND CAREER SKILLS.

Course Content

This is a course designed to develop communication skills in a business context. The course is divided into two parts, namely job-seeking skills (CV and application letter writing, interview skills, etc.) and on-the-job skills. Emphasis is given to accuracy, fluency and effectiveness of students in certain business tasks such as socializing, telephoning, presenting information, holding meetings, etc.