COMMUNICATION AND MESSAGING IN AIRLINES COMPANIES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYM316	COMMUNICATION AND MESSAGING IN AIRLINES COMPANIES	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
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	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	messaging procedures	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Reading	analyzing aviation messages	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
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.
SHGM,HABERLEŞME, SEYRÜSEFER, GÖZETİM SİSTEMLERİ MÂNİA KRİTERLERİ HAKKINDA YÖNETMELİK, http://web.shgm.gov.tr/doc5/cns-mania.pdf

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	7	2	14
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	7	2	14
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	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	128