Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Business English I TOY403 7. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction English
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Zekeriya HAMAMCI
Instructor(s) Zekeriya HAMAMCI
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to equip students of Tourism and Hotel Management with the related and essential grammar, vocabulary, functions and four skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) capabilities required to deal with the situations in tourism and hospitality sector.
Course Content Business English course aims to allow students to gain the knowledge and the skills that are necessary for them to start a career in tourism. Students will gain the essential English language background to be able to have a career in tourism thanks to this course and also they will be able to practise the language in real work situations. They will have the chance to learn key terms and important information in different fields of tourism. They will be able to learn how to do projects and research studies in tourism. They will be able to reach the facts, figures and scientific information on tourism activities all over the World. At the end of the course, students will be able to gain the English language background that is crucial to realize their professional careers in tourism..
Learning Outcomes - understand the details as well as the main points of speech on in the tourism and business topics
- read texts on subjects related to his/her field and interest with a satisfactory level of comprehension
- communicate on familiar matters related to his/her interests and professional field
- express thoughts in workplace situations and business situations
- acquire enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself
- get enough vocabulary to express him/herself with on most topics pertinent to his/her every day and professional life
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to the course
2. Week Careers in Tourism
3. Week Destinations
4. Week Hotel Facilities
5. Week Hotel Facilities
6. Week Presentation
7. Week Revision
8. Week midterm
9. Week Tour Operators
10. Week Dealing with Guests
11. Week Dealing with Guests
12. Week Travel Agencies
13. Week Presentation
14. Week Revision
Recommended Sources
English For International Tourism - Intermediate (Longman Publishing)
Dictionary of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality (S. Medlik, BH Publishing)
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 Measurement Method
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Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar