Architecture
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Architecture
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00371755 | Mesleki İngilizce 2 | 2025 | Autumn | 7 | 2+0+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | The courses use a student-centered and interactive teaching approach that combines lectures, visual presentations, reading and writing activities, discussions, group work, and case study analyses. Students develop architectural English skills through continuous practice in academic reading, technical writing, listening, and note-taking, supported by oral presentations and project-based tasks. The overall approach emphasizes active participation, collaboration, and practical application of language skills in architectural contexts. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Dr. Nastaran DELJAVAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Dr. Nastaran DELJAVAN | A-207 | [email protected] | 7972 | Thursday 14:00 - 15:00 |
Course Content
The course develops advanced academic and professional English skills in architecture, focusing on technical terminology, academic reading and writing, architectural analysis, sustainability discourse, and research methods. It also enhances visual and professional communication skills, including diagrams, reports, and emails, while strengthening oral presentation and group project competencies.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to enhance students'advanced English skills for academic and professional use in architecture, focusing on technical writing, critical analysis, research skills, and effective oral and visual presentation.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | X |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P12 | To have the ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, expressing ideas). | 4 |
| P15 | To have the ability to express architectural projects by utilizing various computer technologies with appropriate presentation tools or by writing reports when necessary. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Ability to use communication methods effectively. | P.12.1 | 1,5 |
| O2 | Ability to effectively apply the elements required for an effective speech. | P.12.2 | 1,5 |
| O3 | Communicates effectively nationally and internationally by using at least one foreign language, represents academically, and follows academic developments and publications. | P.12.6 | 1,5 |
| O4 | Learning techniques for converting from digital modeling to physical model with 3D printing methods. | P.15.6 | 1,5 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Review of key terminology |
| 2 | Academic reading skills I |
| 3 | Academic reading skills II |
| 4 | Academic reading skills III |
| 5 | Technical writing I |
| 6 | Technical writing II |
| 7 | Technical Writing III |
| 8 | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Presentation skills in English I |
| 10 | Presentation skills in English II |
| 11 | Presentation skills in English III |
| 12 | Group Project I |
| 13 | Group Project II |
| 14 | Group Project I |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Hopkins, O. (2012). Reading Architecture: A Visual Lexicon. Laurence King Publishing. |
| Ching, F. D. K. (2023). Architecture: Form, space, and order (5th ed.). Wiley. | |
| Bailey, S. (2018). Academic writing for international students of architecture and the built environment (2nd ed.). Routledge. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 82 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,73 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P12 | P15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ability to use communication methods effectively. | 4 | - |
| O2 | Ability to effectively apply the elements required for an effective speech. | 4 | - |
| O3 | Communicates effectively nationally and internationally by using at least one foreign language, represents academically, and follows academic developments and publications. | 4 | - |
| O4 | Learning techniques for converting from digital modeling to physical model with 3D printing methods. | - | 3 |