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 Doç. Dr. Duygu GÖKCE
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Duygu GÖKCE (Bahar)
Goals The course aims to develop technical English vocabulary and to improve written and oral communication skills in order to support the development of professional relationships in the architecture and construction sectors and to enhance professional competence both nationally and internationally.
Course Content Frequently used words and expressions in workplace communication, units, roles and job descriptions, construction processes and material types, structures and structural systems, building types, stages of project development, and project presentation are addressed.
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 Lecture
2. Week Exploring Architecture Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
3. Week Architecture, theory of architecture, history Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Lecture
4. Week Architect Job description, career as an architect, CV, portfolio preparation Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Group Work, Lecture
5. Week Building construction Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Lecture
6. Week The profile of workers in the construction Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Lecture
7. Week Building types and building materials Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture
8. Week E-mail Writing, Job interview, Portfolio Planning Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Group Work, Lecture
9. Week City planning Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Fieldwork, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
10. Week Architectural design/project presentation skills / customer relations Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture
11. Week Buildings, fittings and decorations Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture
12. Week People-environment relations / Place making Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture
13. Week Site analysis Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
14. Week Environmental design Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture
*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
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. Duygu GÖKCE Assignment 1 20.00
Doç. Dr. Duygu GÖKCE Assignment 2 20.00
Doç. Dr. Duygu GÖKCE Assignment 3 30.00
Doç. Dr. Duygu GÖKCE Final 30.00
Toplam 100.00
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 6 2 12
Other Activities 1 1 1
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Homework 1 15 15
Homework Preparation 1 15 15
Quiz 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0