Information Package / Course Catalogue
Vocational English I
Course Code: HIT012
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire the fundamental English terminology and expressions used in the fields of public relations, publicity, advertising, media, and corporate communication, and to use English clearly and appropriately in basic written, oral, and digital communication situations they may encounter in professional settings. The course also aims to develop students’ ability to introduce themselves and their organizations, conduct telephone conversations, welcome visitors, schedule appointments, prepare brief professional correspondence, participate in meetings at a basic level, and communicate effectively in social and professional environments.

Course Content

The course covers fundamental professional English terminology, professions and fields of work, introducing organizations and departments, explaining roles and responsibilities, daily work processes, the concepts of target audiences and stakeholders, public relations and media-related terminology, telephone conversations, appointments, visitor reception, social communication, professional emails, meeting expressions, short presentations, curriculum vitae (CV) preparation, and job applications. Grammar topics are addressed not as independent rules, but functionally within professional communication contexts and practical workplace situations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Halkla ilişkiler, tanıtım, reklam, medya ve iş yaşamına ilişkin temel İngilizce terimleri kullanır.
2.Kendisini, eğitimini, mesleki ilgi alanlarını ve kariyer hedeflerini İngilizce olarak tanıtır.
3.Günlük iş süreçlerini ve mesleki sorumluluklarını temel düzeyde ifade eder.
4.Ziyaretçileri karşılar ve temel sosyal iletişim kalıplarını kullanır.
5.Kısa ve anlaşılır profesyonel e-posta ve mesajlar hazırlar.
6.Mesleki ve sosyal iletişimde uygun, nazik ve etik bir dil kullanır.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mehmet Akif Çakırer, Meslek Yüksekokulları İçin Mesleki İngilizce
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Professional English
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Professional Terminology
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Public Relations and Media Terminology
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Everyday Workplace Communication
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Introducing Yourself and Others: Professional Dialogues
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Telephone Communication
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Professional E-mail Correspondence
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Examination
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Appointment and Schedule Management
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Visitor Reception and Professional Social Communication
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Announcements, Invitations, and Event Communication
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Organization and Service Presentation
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Professional Profile Presentation
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Professional Profile Presentation
Week 15 - Theoretical & Practice
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Professional Profile Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Term Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141128
Assignment1303
Term Project1303
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
5
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
4
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
4
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-6
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026