Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH II HİT4101 4. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction English
Course Level Associate
Course Type
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Lect. Semih BAKLAN
Instructor(s) Semih BAKLAN
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to equip the students of vocational schools with the related and necessary grammar, vocabulary, functions and four skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) required to deal with the situations in professional context.
Course Content Vocational English I course aims at developing language awareness through an integrated syllabus that focuses on the key grammar, skills, communication and pronunciation essential to the professionals at A2 level of proficiency. This course also focuses on building confidence in working in English with effective communication strategies for workplace situations such as giving people information, writing e-mails and dealing with complaints.
Learning Outcomes - Understanding the details as well as the main points of speech on familiar topics or areas of interest
- Making a phone call on professional issues
- Communicating with some confidence on familiar matters related to his/her interests and professional field
- Expressing thoughts on areas of interest and immediate relevance
- Acquiring enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself
- Getting sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with on most topics pertinent to his/her every day and professional life
- Communicating with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts with generally good control.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to the course
2. Week Incoming calls Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Answer the phone
3. Week Outgoing calls Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Make a phone call
4. Week When things go wrong Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Check deliveries Describe delivery problems
5. Week Telephone messages Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Take telephone messages
6. Week Conference arrangements Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Telephone a hotel to make a reservation
7. Week Travels plans Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Arrange appointments by phone
8. Week MIDTERM
9. Week Welcome back Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Greet people you know Give a gift
10. Week Plans Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Explain schedules Talk about future plans
11. Week A change of plan Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Change arrangements Give reasons for change
12. Week How was your visit Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Ask what somebody did
13. Week What can I do for you? Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Ask for help Look after guests
14. Week Goodbye Warm up questions Text book Related exercises and worksheets Homework assignment Say goodbye to company guests
Recommended Sources
Collins Workplace English 1 James Schofield
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 Measurement Method
PY9 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
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
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 11 11
Final 1 12 12
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 51
ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0