Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4MDY204Professional English3+0+03604.02.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Media and Communication
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The purpose of the Professional English course is to help students learn field-specific terminology, communicate effectively, develop cultural awareness, and gain knowledge about professional ethics.
Course Content The Professional English course offers a curriculum that includes written and spoken communication, professional terminology, cultural awareness, ethical issues, and practical applications.
Course Methods and Techniques Brainstorming, Role play, Question-answer, Micro teaching
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor ELİF ÜNALDI elif.unaldi@gedik.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Instructor CEMRAN GÖNÜLAL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Bill Kovach & Tom Rosenstiel-"The Elements of Journalism"
Paul Emmerson-"Business English: A Complete Guide to Developing an Effective Business English Curriculum"
Lars B. Skålevåg-"Media and Communication Research Methods"
Course Notes In addition to the book, documentaries, working papers, case studies, flash cards and announcement texts will be utilized.
Documents Career Paths Flight Attendant, V. Evans, J. Dooley, L. Coocen

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %5
Social Sciences %5
Field %90

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 % 30
Quizzes 1 % 10
Assignment 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 6 84
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 1 5 5
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 156

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students will gain the ability to define and use specific terms and jargon in their field.
2 Students develop the ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking in a work environment, allowing them to express themselves in meetings and presentations.
3 Through discussions conducted via professional scenarios, students can develop English solutions to workplace issues.
4 Students gain the necessary cultural awareness and sensitivity to communicate effectively with colleagues from different cultures

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction and Professional Terminology Lecture notes
2 Written communication; e-mail and business correspondence Lecture notes
3 Verbal communication; Methods used in business life Lecture notes
4 Text reading and analysis for different media types Lecture notes
5 Report writing rules and sample reviews Lecture notes
6 Effective presentation skills and techniques for the profession Lecture notes
7 Concepts and contents used in social media Lecture notes
8 Things to consider when communicating with different cultures Lecture notes
9 Communication strategies used during crisis periods Lecture notes
10 Evaluations on the social effects of the media Lecture notes
11 Job interview and interview techniques Lecture notes
12 Rules for communicating with the international press Lecture notes
13 Agenda evaluation and professional practices through news texts Lecture notes
14 Project planning and presentation Lecture notes

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
All 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4
C1 5 4 1 4 4 1 3 5 1 1 5 5 5 5 2
C2 1 1 5 5 5 5 5 3 2 5 5 5 5 5 3
C3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5
C4 5 3 4 5 2 1 4 2 4 2 2 3 4 4 4

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