| Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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| YDL251 | PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
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 REMZİ SIZAN |
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Lecturer TAHİR GÜRDİL |
| Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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| Objectives of the Course Unit: | It is aimed to teach English professional language use and field-specific terms in the field of Civil Aviation and to improve English communication skills of civil aviation students in different work-related areas. |
| Contents of the Course Unit: | In order to gain technical terms and terminology in different subjects in airlines and airport services, subject-based reading, vocabulary, functional English and language development studies are reflected in the course content. |
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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| Acquiring technical terms and terminology specific to different topics and situations specific to airlines and airports |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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| Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
| 1 | Weekly Reading | Miscommunication, Runway Incursion | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 2 | Weekly Reading | The airport, airport features, positions on and around the airport, airport hazards, surface operations | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 3 | Weekly Reading | Lost | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 4 | Weekly Reading | The Aircraft - Components of Aircraft, Describing Positions on an Airframe, Aircraft Movement and Control | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 5 | Weekly Reading | Technology | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 6 | Weekly Reading | ATIS | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 7 | Weekly Reading | General Review For Midterm | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 8 | Weekly Reading | Gravity | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 9 | Weekly Reading | Basic Flight Instruments, Positions inside and Outside the Aircraft, Aircraft Altitude, Basic Cockpit Instruments | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 10 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
| 11 | Weekly Reading | Health - Doctor on Board, Stress, Medical Emergency | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 12 | Weekly Reading | Fire - Dangerous Goods Incidents Report, Smoke, On-Board Fire | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 13 | Weekly Reading | Meteorology - Microbursts, Airport Distruption, Stormy Approach | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 14 | Weekly Reading | Landings - Touchdown, Letting down a VIP, Undercarriage | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 15 | Weekly Reading | General Review Before The Final | Reading, Vocabulary, Functional English, Language Development |
| 16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
| 17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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| Aviation English - Henry Emery & Andy Roberts, MacMillan |
ASSESSMENT |
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| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description | Examination Method |
| Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 50 | Classical Exam | |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 | Classical Exam | |
| TOTAL | 2 | 100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 1 |
Ability to teamwork
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3 | |||||
| 2 |
Identify vocational problems and resolve them effectively
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4 | |||||
KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
Comply with occupational ethics and sense of responsibility
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4 | |||||
| 2 |
Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in applications and practices
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3 | |||||
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
Comprehend, appreciate and comply with cultural and social responsibilities
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3 | |||||
| 2 |
Manage a process effectively to meet the demands.
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2 | |||||
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
Develop an awareness for life long learning
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3 | |||||
| 2 |
Access and assess sectoral problems
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4 | |||||
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
Be aware of legal regulations, and comply with them
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1 | |||||
| 2 |
Communicate in an at least one 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 | ||
| 1 |
Utilize communication and information technologies, as well as other technologies and equipment.
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1 | |||||
| 2 |
Plan and carry out vocational processes
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3 | |||||
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 |
Communicate effectively in writing and orally
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5 | |||||
| 2 |
Display their vocational self-confidence at work place
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4 | |||||
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 | ||
| 1 |
Develop an entrepreneur spirite
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3 | |||||
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 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Implementation/Application/Practice | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| 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 | 59 | 0 | 129 |
| Total Workload of the Course Unit | 129 | ||
| Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
| ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |