Information Package / Course Catalogue
Professional English
Course Code: YZO105
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

It aims to provide knowledge and skills in listening, reading, writing, speaking and communicating in a foreign language using the terminology required by professions in the field of information technologies.

Course Content

In order to read, understand and interpret professional literature, the basic concepts and professional jargon of the relevant field will be covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Gizem GÜREL DÖNÜK
Learning Outcomes
1.They can express themselves in English.
2.They can easily establish professional dialogues in English.
3.They grasp basic English grammar with the help of course-related resources and materials.
4.Can explain English texts in his/her own words.
5.They can communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.English for Information Technology 1 Pearson Longman
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Professional foreign language learning and working techniques (IT jobs and duties)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Techniques for reading, understanding and translating professional texts in English (meetings)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sentence structures. Sample text analysis (system specifications)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Adjective and noun clauses. Sample text analysis and exercise solutions (networks and mobile communication)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sample text analysis (E-mails and business matters)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Conjunctions. Sample text analysis (databases, spreadsheets)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Tenses/patterns used in academic publications. Sample text analysis (peripherals)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cause-effect structures, Sample text analysis (making recommendations) (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Academic terms Example text analysis (social media and AI)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sample text review Video conferencing
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sample text review E-commerce
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sample text analysis Software development
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sample text review Project management
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sample text analysis IT solutions
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-5
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OÇ-1
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
3
5
5
3
5
4
5
4
5
3
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
3
5
4
5
3
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
3
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026