VOCATIONAL ENGLISH II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YDL256	VOCATIONAL ENGLISH II	4	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	Assist.Prof. DEMET ÖZCAN BİÇİCİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The primary aim of this course is to enhance students' aviation English terminology by introducing key concepts, operational language, and communication phrases used across various departments within the aviation industry.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The primary aim of this course is to enhance students' aviation English terminology by introducing key concepts, operational language, and communication phrases used across various departments within the aviation industry. Through weekly thematic units, including topics such as airport operations, aircraft components, flight instruments, emergency situations, meteorological conditions and ext., students will build both vocabulary and comprehension skills relevant to real world aviation contexts. The course emphasizes reading and understanding technical content, developing oral explanation ability, and answering aviation-based questions with increasing fluency and accuracy.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognize and accurately use key aviation terminology related to airports, aircraft, flight instruments, communication systems, and operational procedures.
Interpret and respond to written and spoken aviation related materials (e.g. ATIS, emergency reports, weather data) using appropriate vocabulary and grammar structures.
Explain fundamental concepts and operational procedures in aviation contexts
Develop the ability to answer aviation specific comprehension questions with improved reading and listening strategies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading the relevant unit	Miscommunication, Runway Incursion	Lecture and Answering the Questions
2	Reading the relevant unit	The airport, airport features, positions on and around the airport, airport hazards, surface operations	Lecture and Answering the Questions
3	Reading the relevant unit	Lost	Lecture and Answering the Questions
4	Reading the relevant unit	The Aircraft - Components of Aircraft, Describing Positions on an Airframe, Aircraft Movement and Contro	Lecture and Answering the Questions
5	Reading the relevant unit	Technology	Lecture and Answering the Questions
6	Reading the relevant unit	ATIS	Lecture and Answering the Questions
7	Reading the relevant unit	Animals	Lecture and Answering the Questions
8	Reading the relevant unit	Gravity	Lecture and Answering the Questions
9	Reading the relevant unit	Basic Flight Instruments, Positions inside and Outside the Aircraft, Aircraft Altitude, Basic Cockpit Instruments	Lecture and Answering the Questions
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading the relevant unit	Health - Doctor on Board, Stress, Medical Emergency	Lecture and Answering the Questions
12	Reading the relevant unit	Fire - Dangerous Goods Incidents Report, Smoke, On-Board Fire	Lecture and Answering the Questions
13	Reading the relevant unit	Meteorology - Microbursts, Airport Distruption, Stormy Approach	Lecture and Answering the Questions
14	Reading the relevant unit	Landings - Touchdown, Letting down a VIP, Undercarriage	Lecture and Answering the Questions
15	Reading the relevant unit	General Review	Lecture and Answering the Questions
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Aviation English - Henry Emery & Andy Roberts, MacMillan
Cleared For Takeoff - Liz Mariner, AE Link Publications

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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	0

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			2
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		1
2	Ability to plan and implement professional processes				3

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						5

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	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	122