TÜRKÇE
ENGLISH
Information
| Unit | ADANA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | INS250 |
| Name | Professional English |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Halil KIRNAK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. Halil KIRNAK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to gain competence in learning the English meanings of technical terms that are frequently used in the construction industry and mastering the translation technique.
Course Content
This course aims to teach basic professional English terms used in the field of construction engineering. The course covers reading and interpreting technical drawings and projects in English. English terms related to building materials, construction equipment and occupational health and safety are covered in detail. Students are provided with practical skills in writing technical documents and reports, and are provided with the ability to work in international projects. In addition, professional English communication skills are developed by focusing on topics such as job interviews, communication with customers and construction site meetings. In this way, students have the language proficiency to be more effective and successful in the global construction sector.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Yilmaz, H. (2017). Professional English: Grammar and Terminology in Construction and Engineering Fields. Seckin Publications. Aydin, M. (2016). Professional English for Civil Engineering. Nobel Publications. Lecture notes, Halil Kirnak
Notes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b49NVE8GKXI
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the importance of mastering the translation technique from English to Turkish. |
| LO02 | Describes the importance of learning the English equivalents of technical words in different disciplines of construction, especially when translating. |
| LO03 | It expresses a topic in English in a simple manner in different working disciplines of civil engineering. |
| LO04 | Explain the importance of developing English vocabulary. |
| LO05 | Express yourself in English in any business line in the construction field. |
| LO06 | Explains the necessity of mastering basic technical terms related to construction and the ability to use them in sentences. |
| LO07 | Gain proficiency in understanding and analyzing professional English texts. |
| LO08 | Improves English language skills that can be used in construction and engineering projects. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | The basic technical issues with basic math and science as having adequate infrastructure, theoretical and practical knowledge in this area is used for solving problems with their profession. | |
| PLO02 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Construction technician said that the problem of identifying, defining, formulating and solving skills and methods and techniques for this purpose and has the ability to practice selection. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Select the desired requirements and to meet the specific needs of a system is to apply modern methods in line with the ability to design a part or process. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | With the modern techniques and skills necessary to select and use information technology tools and professional package that requires some specialized programs in the effective use of construction applications. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knows the construction business and application processes and has the ability to analyze the building quantity and cost | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Basic engineering issues in designing experiments and conducting experiments, analyze experimental results and has the ability to interpret the results arrive. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows the concepts of quality, standard and standardization, the importance of the standard in the production and service sectors, quality control and control methods in production. Have knowledge about construction site management and processes. the construction site management processes. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Access to information and doing research for this purpose, has the ability to use information sources. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Take responsibility as an individual and in multidisciplinary teams has an effective study skills and self-confidence. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It renews itself by following the developments in science and technology with the awareness of the necessity of career management and lifelong learning. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The formation of ideas, make suggestions, has the development and evaluation skills. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | One has the ability to use Turkish and Professional English well and to communicate effectively. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To understand the effects of engineering solutions and applications at both the global and societal context in width required is knowledge of education and contemporary issues. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | In business life; It has the responsibility of environmental awareness, occupational health and safety and professional ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General grammar rules: Tenses | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | General grammar rules: Pronouns and adjectives | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | General grammar rules: Noun and adjective clauses | Reading relevant sources and reviewing literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Translation techniques: General rules | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Translation techniques: Frequent mistakes | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Technical terms frequently used in the field of construction | Reading relevant sources and reviewing literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 7 | Translation example on hydraulics and hydrology | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
| 9 | Applications on translation examples: Translation example on soil mechanics | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Translation example on road transport | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Translation example on steel structures | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Translation example on wooden structures | Reading relevant sources and reviewing literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Translation example on measurement information | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Translation example on building management | Reading relevant sources and reviewing literature on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Translation examples on building materials | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||