Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4SHI206English IV3+3+04509.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Civil Aviatıon 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 enhance students ` English language skills to the B1–B1+ level, enabling them to communicate more fluently, accurately, and effectively in daily, academic, and professional settings. The course focuses on developing advanced fundamental grammatical structures, academic and professional vocabulary, and the four core language skills. Particular emphasis is placed on the effective use of English in areas such as airport and airline management, passenger services, flight operations, aviation security, and professional communication.
Course Content The course covers topics such as advanced grammatical structures, conjunctions, complex sentence structures, conditional sentences, passive voice, reported speech, and modal structures. Activities aimed at expanding academic and professional vocabulary are conducted. To enhance students ` written and oral communication skills within the aviation sector, the curriculum addresses subjects such as airport and airline operations, passenger services, flight operations, aviation security, customer relations, and crisis management. Practical exercises include reading and interpreting professional texts, writing reports and emails, conveying information, delivering presentations, problem-solving, and conducting professional interviews. Additionally, speaking and listening activities are carried out to enable students to use English effectively and appropriately in real-world professional communication settings.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture (direct instruction), question-and-answer, discussion, and practice techniques are used.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Melisa BAYRAKTAR melisa.bayraktar@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Walker, R., & Harding, K. (2009). Oxford English for Careers: Tourism 2. Oxford University Press

Course Category
Education %100

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 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Assignments 1 20 20
Presentation 1 20 20
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Project 1 10 10
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 146

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Can use B1–B1+ level grammar structures and complex sentence structures correctly and appropriately.
2 Can understand the main idea, details, and key information of upper-intermediate to advanced English texts related to academic and professional topics.
3 Can write coherent paragraphs, emails, and short reports on professional and academic topics.
4 Can understand conversations, presentations, announcements, and discussions in daily and professional settings.
5 They can use professional English terminology related to airport and airline management, passenger services, and flight operations accurately and effectively.
6 Can apply skills in problem-solving, information sharing, making presentations, expressing opinions, and establishing professional communication using English.
7 Can use English appropriately, effectively, and professionally in various professional communication situations within the civil aviation sector.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Review of General Grammar and Professional Vocabulary
2 Complex Sentence Structures and Conjunctions
3 Advanced Conditional Sentences and Expressions of Probability
4 Passive Structures and Their Professional Uses
5 Indirect Speech and Information Conveyance
6 Academic and Professional English Vocabulary
7 Writing professional emails
8 EXAM WEEK
9 Professional English in Airport Management
10 Passenger Services and Customer Relations
11 English in Airline and Flight Operations
12 Aviation Security and Emergency Communication
13 Problem Solving, Complaint Management, and Professional Conversations
14 General Review, Presentations, and Professional English Exercises
15 General Review

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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C7

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