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Program of Mechatronics

KKSD190

VOCATIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Course Code
KKSD190
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. learn professional terminology related to their field
  2. comprehend basic-level texts pertaining to their area of expertise
  3. create a professional CV in English
  4. express themselves at a basic level in writing and speaking on professional topics related to their field within workplace contexts
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn addition to the general foreign language, teaching professional terms to students and providing them with equivalents in the relevant foreign language for situations they may encounter in their professional lives.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Updating and revising general English knowledge as a basis for developing professional foreign language competencies
2nd Week Updating and revising general English knowledge as a basis for developing professional foreign language competencies
3rd Week Updating and revising general English knowledge as a basis for developing professional foreign language competencies
4th Week Fundamental Expressions, Introductions, and Correspondence in Business English
5th Week Key Terms and Concepts Frequently Used in the Field and Their Appropriate Contexts
6th Week Key Terms and Concepts Frequently Used in the Field and Their Appropriate Contexts
7th Week Reading Manuals, Instructions, and Technical Guidelines
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Writing Short Technical Reports and Notes
10th Week Writing Short Technical Reports and Notes
11th Week Technical English - Turkish Translation Exercises
12th Week Preparing an English CV
13th Week Presentation-Job Interview
14th Week Presentation-Job Interview
Recommended or Required ReadingField specific additional materials,dictionary
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 5 5 25
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 14 3 42
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 2 14
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load181
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.03
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6 X
K7
K8
K9
K10 X X X X
K11
K12
K13
K14