Information Package / Course Catalogue
Professional English
Course Code: BK224
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Primarily, in this course, English terms which is related to agriculture will be taught with translations from English to Turkish and development of professional English will be aimed.

Course Content

In this course, students will be able to translate academic and popular publications in their field of study and as a whole in agriculture. Furthermore, students will be able to use web sources for English speaking and listening.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Zahide ÖZDEMİR
Learning Outcomes
1. The student learns English terms in their field of study
2.The student learns English terms in Agriculture
3.The student acquires ability to translate English
4.The student develops English speaking ability
5.The student develops English listening/comprehensive ability
Recommended or Required Reading
1.National Georaphic Education web site
2.FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) web site
3.University web sites abot agricultural extension
4.Dictionary from English to English
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Translation of English texts about definition of agriculture and study fields
Week 2 - Theoretical
Translation of English texts about definition of horticulture and study fields
Week 3 - Theoretical
Terms about plant morphology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Plant propagation methods (Vegetative propagation)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Plant propagation methods (Generative propagation)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Selected English texts on field crops
Week 7 - Theoretical
Selected English texts on plant breeding
Week 8 - Theoretical
Transgenic plants
Week 9 - Theoretical
Selected English texts on agricultural systems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Agricultural Biotechnology
Week 11 - Theoretical
English texts on plant nutrition and soil science
Week 12 - Theoretical
Selected English texts on plant diseases
Week 13 - Theoretical
Selected English texts on plant pests
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Video watch from agricultural web sites
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Quiz1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment44328
Quiz42112
Final Examination117118
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
3
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026