COMMUNICATION AND MESSAGING IN AIRLINE COMPANIES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AVM316	COMMUNICATION AND MESSAGING IN AIRLINE COMPANIES	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. SEDA MUMLU KARANFİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to teach the basic requirements of communication and messaging in airlines.
Contents of the Course Unit:	aviation alphabet, communication in aviation, frequencies, standards and procedures

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Can explain the tronspounder codes.
Would explain the available procedures for a clear ATC communication
Would be able to explain the numbers and terms which are used in aviation.
Can make communication and maintain continuance of communication

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	reading	Fundamentals of communication in aviation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	reading	aviation alphabet	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	reading	importance of communication	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	reading	communication skills and procedures	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	reading	messaging terms	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	reading	messaging types	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	reading	aviation reports	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	reading	messaging procedures	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
9	reading	analyzing aviation messages	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	reading	VFR conversation patterns	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	reading	necessary position reports	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	reading	flight coordination messages	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	reading	control units	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	reading	overviewing the course	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Federal Aviation Administration. (2009). Pilot's handbook of aeronautical knowledge. Skyhorse Publishing Inc..
Tavlin, L. J. (2019). Aviation Communication: Strategy and Messages for Ensuring Success and Preventing Failures. Routledge.
Hansen-Schirra, S. (2013). Aviation communication: Between theory and practice. Peter Lang GmbH.
Hansen-Schirra, S. (2013). Aviation communication: Between theory and practice. Peter Lang GmbH.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.				3
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.					4
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.						5
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.						5
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.				3
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.			2
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.					4
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.					4
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.				3
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.			2
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.				3
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.					4
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.					4
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.						5
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	15	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	13	26
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	126