Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3TUI200Vocational English-I5+0+05803.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Tourism Management
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to provide students who are working or planning to work in the tourism sector with basic English language skills, while reinforcing vocabulary and grammar rules related to tourism. At the end of the course, students will have developed speaking, writing, and listening skills in English on fundamental topics related to tourism, be able to engage in simple dialogues, and manage daily tasks in English.
Course Content Introduction to the tourism sector, basic tourism vocabulary, greetings and introductions, travel planning and reservations, types of accommodation and services, transportation and travel services, restaurant and food & beverage services, tourist attractions and promotion, customer service and communication skills, cultural awareness, basic grammar rules, practical speaking and listening activities.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, Question-Answer, Exercises and Practice
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. ÖZKOÇ agokhan.ozkoc@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish
Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
Course Notes 1. Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish
2. Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 25
Assignment 1 % 25
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 5 75
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Assignments 14 2 28
Presentation 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Practice 1 6 6
Final examination 1 40 40
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 8 241

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Improves English grammar within the framework of potential professional relations in the tourism industry.
2 Develops English listening skills within the framework of potential professional relations in the tourism industry.
3 Develops English writing skills within the framework of potential professional relations in the tourism industry.
4 Develops English speaking skills within the framework of potential professional relations in the tourism industry.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introductions Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
2 The check-in Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
3 The hotel bedroom Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
4 Bathroom & porter Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
5 Problems & solutions Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
6 Location of facilities Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
7 Room services Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Problems & solutions Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
10 Housekeeping Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
11 Taking bar orders Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
12 In the restaurant – 1 Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
13 In the restaurant-2 Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
14 Places to visit Textbook and related resources 1.Prof. Dr. M. Şerif Şimşek, Prof. Dr. Adnan Çelik, Prof. Dr. Tahir Akgemci, Behavioral Sciences, Education Publishing, Konya Turkish 2.Feyzullah Eroğlu, Behavioral Sciences, Beta Publishing, Istanbul Turkish
15 FINAL EXAM WEEK

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
C1 5 5
C2 5 5
C3 5 5
C4 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant