PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GMY223	PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I	3	2	2	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the basic ability to read and interpret technical documents that are specific to aviation at the end of this course.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects of definition of Vocational English, Difference of aviation language from other professional languages, Identification/introduction of aviation technical documents, Study on technical vocabulary/grammar subjects, mastering the literature by increasing the capacity of technical words used in aircraft maintenance field, transferring information about ATA Chapter 100 and the explanation and teaching of the first 50 chapters.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the basic subjects/terms of Aviation English.
Expression of documents of aviation at the basic level.
Interpret the documents of aviation with the basic level.
Prepare professional correspondences by using aviation literature.
Apply aviation literature in business life.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	- Definition of Vocational English. -Difference of aviation language from other professional languages. - Introduction of technical documents as a beginning.	Question- Answer
2	Research on technical documents	- Identification/introduction of aviation technical documents. - Listening on English literature for proper and fast learning	Lecture, Question- Answer, Audio Equipment (computer like)
3	Research on technical words	- Study on technical vocabulary/grammar subjects. - Analysing and learning grammar structures used in technical documents.	Lecture, Question- Answer.
4	Memorization of technical words	- Mastering the literature by increasing the capacity of technical words used in aircraft maintenance field	Lecture, Question- Answer.
5	Research on ATA Chapter	Transferring information about ATA Chapter 100 and explaining and teaching of the first 50 chapters	Lecture, Question- Answer.
6	Analysis of the technical words in ATA Chapter	Explaining and teaching of the last 50 chapters of ATA Chapter 100	Lecture, Question- Answer, Group Work
7	Research on MOE	Reading MOE and comprehending the literature and details of MOE	Lecture, Question- Answer.
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Research on MEL used in aviation	- Reading MEL, giving general information about and comprehending the details	Lecture, Question- Answer.
10	Research on MPD	Reading MPD and comprehending the literature and details of MPD	Lecture, Question- Answer.
11	Research on Service Bulletin	Writing and learning Service Bulletin	Lecture, Question- Answer.
12	Research on Task Cards used in aircraft maintenance	Learning the intended purpose of Task Cards used in aircraft maintenance. Learning the filling Task Cards	Lecture, Question- Answer.
13	Research on the maintenance planning programmes used in aircraft maintenance	- Introduction of the maintenance planning programmes (TRAX, AMOS etc.) used in aircraft maintenance and description of their operating system	Lecture, Question- Answer, Application Demonstration
14	Research on the purpose of maintenance programmes	Functionality, system structure and contents of maintenance programmes	Lecture, Question- Answer, Application Demonstration
15	-	Revision and Preliminary Study	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Carr, J. C. and Parsons, J. (2007). Success Upper-intermediate. Edinburgh: Pearson Education Limited
Writing Booklet (ELDBU-CDU) (2008)

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	Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)						5
2	Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)						5
3	Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field						5
4	Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field				3
2	Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)					4
2	Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)				3
2	By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.				3
3	Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)			2
4	Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)			2
5	Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)				3
2	Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)				3
3	Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)					4
4	Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1						5

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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	3	10	30
Assignment (Homework)	1	25	25
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	30	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	36	0	182