Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
professional English MMR406 Turkish Compulsory 8. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Weekly lectures / Class discussion / Student presentations
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Duygu GÖKÇE
Instructor(s)
Goals It is aimed to develop professional relations in the architecture and construction sector and to develop professional competence in the homecountry and abroad, through improving technical English vocabulary and gaining written and spoken English communication skills.
Course Content Commonly used words, patterns, units / task and job descriptions, types of construction and materials, structure, carrier system, building types, project development stages and presentation, etc.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students will be able to;use proper vocabulary and language patterns in appropriate business contexts,
2 Learn team work with the help of group activities.
3 To be able to discover the difference of the architectural profession over the English speaking countries
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the module
2. Week Exploring Architecture
3. Week Architecture, theory of architecture, history
4. Week Architect Job description, career as an architect, CV, portfolio preparation
5. Week Building construction
6. Week The profile of workers in the construction
7. Week Building types and building materials
8. Week MIDTERM
9. Week City planning
10. Week Architectuaral design/project presentaion skills / customer relations
11. Week Buildings, fittings and decorations
12. Week People-environment relations / Place making
14. Week Environmental design
15. Week FINAL EXAM
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Obtain Basic Architecture knowledge
2 Collecting information in scientific and technological aspect for socially and environmentally friendly and sustainable designs.
3 To be able to do scientific research in architecture field, critical thinking
4 To be able to work with partners in professional applications
5 Recognizing needs within the context of physical environment and human behaviors and cultural differences
6 To show activity in research teams require interdisciplinary interaction
7 To follow current technologies in the context of developing professional practice
8 To use graphic techniques and fluent English for literature review, project presentation and writing article.
9 To think independently and critically in professional field
10 Producing original and creative solutions for architectural problems by using modern technology
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 3 3 3
PY2 3 3 3
PY3 2 2 2
PY4 4 4 4
PY5 2 2 2
PY6 2 2 2
PY7 2 2 2
PY8 5 5 5
PY9 3 3 3
PY10 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Business Result Intermediate, John Hughes & Jon Naunton, Oxford Related audio visual sources Skills for Success After Graduation 1, Meltem İzgören&Nil Zelal Şen&Yıldız Oya Sezginer, Blackswan Business Benchmark Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate, Norman Whitby, Cambridge
  • İnternational websites on Architecture/Architectural design
  • Rita Maridueña T., 2018. English for architects, GrupaCompas
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 3 2 6
Other Activities 1 1.5 1.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 10 10
Quiz 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0