Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SHE233 | VOCATIONAL ENGLISH I | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
Level of the Course Unit : | ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Lecturer AHMET BURAK TURGUT |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Lecturer GÖZDE SULA AVERBEK |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | Teaching professional language knowledge and concepts in English. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Teaching the concept of aviation terms and language through the topics as "Setting the scene", " Basics of radio communication", "Introduction to non-routine situations", "Pre-flight checks", "Delays and problems", "Local conditions", "Airport markings and airside vehicles", "Taxiing and holding", "Weather problems", "Take-off", "Encountering traffic", "Warnings about hazards", "Operational situations", "Unusual events", "Medical situations", "Descent", "Circuit joining", "Approach and landing problems", "Landing incidents", "Runway conditions", "Landing hazards", "Taxiing", "Getting to the gate" and "Clear communication". |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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• ICAO alphabet and numbers • Asking for repetition • Questions and short answers • Talking about imaginary situations |
• Asking for more time • Giving a reason • Saying what you're going to do • Saying there's a problem |
• Permission, obligation and prohibition • Explaining problems • Saying a problem has been solved |
• Checking and asking for an alternative • Using prepositions of position • Saying how much • Warnings and requests • Time expressions • Giving reasons |
• Comparing things • Talking about probability |
• Talking about time • Explaining changes in plans • Talking about cause and effect • Requests |
• Reported speech • Making suggestions • Offering help • Giving advice or opinions |
• Explaining what happened • Saying what will happen |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading the relevant unit | Introduction To Air Communications | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
2 | Reading the relevant unit | Pre-Flight 1/2 | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
3 | Reading the relevant unit | Pre-Flight 2/2 | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
4 | Reading the relevant unit | Ground Movements | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
5 | Reading the relevant unit | Departure, Climbing, and Cruising 1/2 | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
6 | Reading the relevant unit | Departure, Climbing, and Cruising 2/2 | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
7 | Reading the previous units | Grammar Check & General Review | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the relevant unit | En Route Events | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
10 | Reading the relevant unit | Contact and Approach 1/2 | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
11 | Reading the relevant unit | Contact and Approach 2/2 | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
12 | Reading the relevant unit | Landing | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
13 | Reading the relevant unit | On the Ground 1/2 | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
14 | Reading the relevant unit | On the Ground 2/2 | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
15 | Reading the previous units | Grammar Check & General Review | Lecture and Answering the Questions |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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English for Aviation by Sue Ellis, Terence Gerighty - Oxford (2008) |
Dictionary of Aviation by David Crocker - A&C Black(2007) |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Teamwork skills
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Teamwork skills
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Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice
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4 |
Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice
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1 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility
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2 |
Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility
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Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice
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4 |
Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice
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0 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Ability to understand, adopt and apply social cultural and social responsibilities
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Ability to understand, adopt and apply social cultural and social responsibilities
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3 |
Ability to manage a process to meet requirements
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4 |
Ability to manage a process to meet requirements
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0 |
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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The awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to realize it
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1 | |||||
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The awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to realize it
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To be able to have knowledge about sectoral problems
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To be able to have knowledge about sectoral problems
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1 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Ability to understand and apply professional legislation
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2 | |||||
2 |
Ability to understand and apply professional legislation
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Ability to communicate in a foreign language
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4 |
Ability to communicate in a foreign language
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques
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0 | |||||
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Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques
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Ability to plan and implement professional processes
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Ability to plan and implement professional processes
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0 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Ability to communicate effectively
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4 | |||||
2 |
Ability to communicate effectively
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4 | |||||
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Professional self-confidence skills
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4 |
Professional self-confidence skills
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1 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Entrepreneurship skills
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2 |
Entrepreneurship skills
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0 |
WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 3 | 42 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 14 | 1 | 14 |
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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 46 | 0 | 102 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 102 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |