VOCATIONAL ENGLISH I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YDL255	VOCATIONAL ENGLISH I	3	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
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	Assist.Prof. DEMET ÖZCAN BİÇİCİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer FEHİM İLHAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
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)
Understanding Air Communication and Communication Protocols
Understanding Pre-Flight Preparations
Managing Ground Movements
Recognizing In-Flight Events
Understanding Communication and Approach Phases
Applying Ground Operations

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
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 relevant unit	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 relevant unit	Grammar Check & General Review	Lecture and Answering the Questions
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
English for Aviation by Sue Ellis, Terence Gerighty - Oxford (2008)
Dictionary of Aviation by David Crocker - A&C Black(2007)

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	Teamwork skills		1
2	Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility	0
2	Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand, adopt and apply social cultural and social responsibilities	0
2	Ability to manage a process to meet requirements		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to realize it		1
2	To be able to have knowledge about sectoral problems		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand and apply professional legislation		1
2	Ability to communicate in a foreign language						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques	0
2	Ability to plan and implement professional processes		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively						5
2	Professional self-confidence skills					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Entrepreneurship skills	0

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	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	124