PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SKP233	PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I	3	3	3	4

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	Lecturer REMZİ SIZAN
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)
• 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
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
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	Ability to teamwork		1
2	Identify vocational problems and resolve them effectively		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Comply with occupational ethics and sense of responsibility		1
2	Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in applications and practices			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Comprehend, appreciate and comply with cultural and social responsibilities	0
2	Manage a process effectively to meet the demands.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop an awareness for life long learning		1
2	Access and assess sectoral problems		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Be aware of legal regulations, and comply with them			2
2	Communicate in an at least one foreign language						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Utilize communication and information technologies, as well as other technologies and equipment.		1
2	Plan and carry out vocational processes	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate effectively in writing and orally					4
2	Display their vocational self-confidence at work place			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop an entrepreneur spirite	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	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