Information Package / Course Catalogue
Professional English
Course Code: FEL302
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To help students of philosophy to master the terminology of the field and to learn the specific language structures used in the texts of philosophers.

Course Content

The use of the vocabulary of the relevant field in philosophical texts and the main texts of philosophers, technical terminology and the development of English, critical reading and writing skills to follow the literature, the expression of ideas in group and class discussions.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Developing the ability to read philosophical texts in mother tongue
2.Mastering the literature of philosophy
3.Learning the basic concepts of philosophy
4.Learning the terms in the basic texts of philosophers
5.Recognizing terminology in philosophical theories
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Business Vocabulary in Use: Intermediate 3rd Edition
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Vocational English and the necessity of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Writing CVs and reference letters for job applications and job interviews
Week 3 - Theoretical
Learning the basic concepts of philosophy in a foreign language
Week 4 - Theoretical
Learning the basic concepts of philosophy in a foreign language
Week 5 - Theoretical
Learning the basic concepts of philosophy in a foreign language
Week 6 - Theoretical
Learning the basic concepts of philosophy in a foreign language
Week 7 - Theoretical
Learning the basic concepts of philosophy in a foreign language
Week 8 - Theoretical
Learning the basic concepts of philosophy in a foreign language
Week 9 - Theoretical
Considerations in translating a philosophical text
Week 10 - Theoretical
Considerations in translating a philosophical text
Week 11 - Theoretical
Preparing and presenting a philosophy presentation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preparing and presenting a philosophy presentation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preparing and presenting a philosophy presentation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparing and presenting a philosophy presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Presentation 1213
Reading140114
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination117219
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes