Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
VOCATIONAL ENGLISH YMH213 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Murat KARAKUŞ
Assistants
Goals YMH213 Mesleki İngilizce dersi, Yazılım Mühendisliği ve Bilgisayar Mühendisliği lisans öğrencilerinin dil ve iletişim becerilerini geliştirerek onları küresel teknoloji endüstrisindeki başarılı etkileşimlere hazırlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Pratik etkinlikler, canlandırmalar, sunumlar ve vaka çalışmaları yoluyla öğrenciler yazılı ve sözlü iletişimlerini, teknik kelime dağarcığını ve kültürlerarası yeterliliklerini geliştireceklerdir. Kurs, Yazılım Mühendisliği ve Bilgisayar Mühendisliği Bölümlerinden gelen öğrencileri, yazılım ve bilgisayar mühendisliğinin dinamik alanlarında etkili iletişim için gerekli olan ileri düzeyde İngilizce dil becerileri ile donatır. Öğrenciler, teorik içgörüler, etkileşimli etkinlikler ve pratik uygulamaların bir araya gelmesiyle dil yeterliliklerini geliştirerek karmaşık teknik kavramları iletmelerine, kültürler arası ekiplerde verimli bir şekilde işbirliği yapmalarına ve çeşitli profesyonel bağlamlarda başarılı olmalarına olanak tanır. Kurs, teknik dokümantasyon, proje yönetimi, işbirliği ve iş arama materyalleri dahil olmak üzere yazılım ve bilgisayar mühendisliğine özgü dil yeterliliğine odaklanacaktır. Vurgu, teknik terminoloji, hassas yazı, ikna edici iletişim ve profesyonel belge ve sunumların oluşturulması konularında uzmanlaşılacaktır.
Course Content "This course will cover the following topics: • Technical Terminology and Vocabulary • Summarizing and Extracting Key Information • User-Centered Documentation Creation • Visualization and Presentation of Technical Data • Academic Integrity and Reference • Language Paraphrasing Techniques and Sensitivity • Effective E-mail Communication in Software Projects • Intercultural Communication and Cooperation • Translation and Adaptation Language • Preparation of Job Application Materials • Specializing in Technical Presentations • Collaborative Writing and Team Communication"
Learning Outcomes 1) Applying specific technical terminology to communicate effectively in software and computer engineering contexts
2) To summarize important information from technical passages in a short and concise manner by conveying the basic concepts correctly
3) Producing user-oriented documentation and reports showing proficiency in technical writing and design
4) Skillfully presenting and interpreting technical data using visual aids, increasing clarity for different audiences
5) Using correct citations and references to maintain academic rigor and integrity in technical studies
6) Effective paraphrasing that demonstrates the precision and creativity of language in technical communication

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to Vocational English Lecture

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2. Week Creating Technical Terminology Lecture

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3. Week Key Information Extraction and Precise Summarization Lecture

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4. Week Documentation Creation Lecture

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5. Week Data Visualization, Presentation, and Interpretation Lecture

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6. Week Citations and References in Technical Writings Lecture

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7. Week Paraphrasing and Precision in Language Lecture

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8. Week Effective Email Writing and Professional Communication Lecture

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9. Week Communicating with Customers and Team Members Lecture

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10. Week English and Turkish Translation Lecture

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11. Week English and Turkish Translation Lecture

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12. Week Preparing Job Application Materials Lecture

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13. Week Academic and Professional Presentations Lecture

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14. Week Team Writing and Effective Team Communication Lecture

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Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Akar N. Z., Özkan Y., Tarhan Ş. (2005). “Language and Communication Skills After Graduation”. ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Yayıncılık. ISBN: 9789757064930
Guest, M. (2018). Conferencing and presentation English for young academics. 1st Edition. Springer. ISBN: 978-9811324741
Zobel, J. (2014). Writing for computer science. 3rd Edition. New York NY: Springer. ISBN 978-1-4471-6638-2

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 25
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 10
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 10
Total Workload
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload