ENG 410 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Software Engineering

Course Name

English for Career Development

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
ENG 410	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites

	To be a junior (3th year) student
or	To be a senior (4th year) student

Course Language

English

Course Type

Service Course

Course Level

First Cycle

Mode of Delivery

-

Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course

Discussion
Group Work
Q&A
Role Playing

National Occupation Classification

-

Course Coordinator

Öğr. Gör. Anıl UÇAK

Course Lecturer(s)

Assistant(s)

-

Course Objectives	This course aims to prepare students for professional life by navigating the job application process and exploring modern workplace expectations.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Describe their personality traits, strengths, and career goals professionally. Explain strategies to develop skills by identifying key workplace competencies. Utilize professional networking platforms strategically to build a personal brand. Analyze job advertisements to determine their alignment with personal career plans. Create tailored career documents for specific job postings using digital tools responsibly. Discuss key factors shaping contemporary workplace practices and environments. Use effective communication strategies during job interviews and follow-up interactions.
Course Description	This course helps students understand their personality, strengths, and career goals by guiding them through activities that build self-awareness. While learning to use professional networks effectively, students will also gain the ability to carefully review job advertisements and identify those that match their career interests. They will analyze and explain strategies for building important workplace skills and create tailored career documents, using digital tools responsibly as needed to support this process. Throughout the course, students will strengthen communication skills essential for job interviews and follow-up discussions, while engaging with key concepts and themes relevant to today’s professional environments.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction to the Course
2	Researching Yourself	Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 20-30 / Videos and Readings in the Learning Management System
3	Professional Growth and Personal Branding	Videos and Readings in the Learning Management System
4	Job Search	Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 31-39/Videos and Readings in the Learning Management System
5	Writing a CV	Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 52-67/Videos and Readings in the Learning Management System
6	Preparing for Modern Workplaces	Videos and Readings in the Learning Management System
7	Job Interviews – Part 1	Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 85-97/Videos and Readings in the Learning Management System
8	Midterm Exam Week
9	Job Interviews – Part 2	Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 98-105/Videos and Readings in the Learning Management System
10	Job Interviews – Part 3	Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 106-112/Videos and Readings in the Learning Management System
11	Oral Exam - Job Interviews I
12	Oral Exam - Job Interviews II
13	Post-interview Interactions	Austin Ömürlü, H. (2019). Atlas: Putting your career on the map. (A. Yürekli, Ed.). Izmir: Izmir University of Economics. pgs. 120-133/Videos and Readings in the Learning Management System
14	Oral Exam - Role Play I
15	Oral Exam - Role Play II
16	Review of the Semester

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

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	20
Laboratory / Application	1	20
Field Work	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	10
Presentation / Jury	1	10
Project	1	10
Seminar / Workshop		-
Oral Exams	1	30
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	6	100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	1	16
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work	-		0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	6	6
Presentation / Jury	1	4	4
Project	1	5	5
Seminar / Workshop		-	0
Oral Exam	1	8	8
Midterms			0
Final Exam			0
		Total	115

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computer computation, and topics specific to related engineering disciplines; the ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems	-	-	-	-	-
2	Problem Analysis: The ability to define, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems by using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem.	-	-	-	-	-
3	Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products that meet present and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.	-	-	-	-	-
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information technology tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations	-	-	-	-	-
5	Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems.	-	-	-	-	-
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions	-	-	-	-	-
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter. (FENG101)	-	-	X	-	-
8	Individual and Team Work: The ability to work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of both intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams (whether face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).	-	-	-	-	-
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession), particularly in technical matters.	-	-	-	-	-
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.	-	-	-	-	-
11	Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes.	-	-	X	-	-