Information Package / Course Catalogue
Vocational English
Course Code: KBU129
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to become proficient in professional English terminology used in the field of information technology and corporate information systems, to understand written and verbal communication commonly encountered in business life, and to improve their ability to communicate effectively in international professional environments.

Course Content

This course covers commonly used English terminology in information technologies and corporate information systems, professional correspondence (emails, reports, CVs), language for meetings and presentations, customer communication, and reading/writing technical documents. The course aims to equip students with the ability to effectively use English in professional and business contexts.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Mine GERGÜN
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands and uses basic English terminology related to information technology and corporate information systems.
2.Can write professional emails, CVs, and technical reports in English.
3.Can prepare presentations in English and communicate effectively in professional meetings.
4.Can read, interpret, and analyze professional English texts at a basic level.
5.Demonstrates effective communication skills by applying written and verbal communication rules in international business environments.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.English for Information Technology 1 & 2 (Vocational English Series), David Hill-Maja Olejniczak,Pearson
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
IT Job Titles and Organizational Structures
Week 2 - Theoretical
Hardware and Software Terminology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Communication Patterns in Office and Work Environments
Week 4 - Theoretical
IT Project Lifecycle Terminology
Week 5 - Theoretical
Databases and Enterprise Information Systems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Writing Emails and Technical Reports
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Writing CVs and Understanding Job Advertisements
Week 10 - Theoretical
Preparing Presentations on Technology Topics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Toplantı Dili ve Katılım Becerileri
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cloud Computing and Current Technology Terminology
Week 13 - Theoretical
Cross-Cultural Communication
Week 14 - Theoretical
Final Review and Student Presentations
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Individual Work62012
Midterm Examination110010
Final Examination111011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
4
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026