Computer Programming
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Computer Programming
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Computer Programming
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03840104 | Professional English | 2025 | Spring | 4 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | The course was conducted through face-to-face instruction. Teaching methods included lectures, question-and-answer activities, discussions, text analysis, and vocabulary exercises. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Mehmet Utku ÇAKIR |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Mehmet Utku ÇAKIR | A-102 | [email protected] | 7223 | Friday 12:45-14:45 |
Course Content
The course content covered professional English terminology commonly used in the field of computer programming. Topics included computer hardware and software, programming languages, databases, networking systems, cybersecurity, web technologies, and other fundamental concepts related to information technology. In addition, students worked on essential English grammar and vocabulary.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to improve the English language skills that computer programming students need in their professional lives. The course focuses on helping students understand technical texts, acquire basic IT terminology, and communicate effectively in professional contexts.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses | X |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P8 | Has awareness of career management and lifelong learning. | 1 |
| P10 | Follows the information in her field and communicates with her/his colleagues by using a foreign language | 5 |
| P15 | Bir yabancı dili Avrupa Dil Portfolyosu A1-A1+ seviyesi genel düzeyinde kullanır. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Determines the skills required to solve problems and develops methods. | P.8.1 | 1,6 |
| O2 | Must know a second foreign language at least at a level to communicate socially. | P.10.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Gündelik hayata yönelik basit düzeydeki temel ifadeleri kullanabilme. | P.15.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Being able to comprehend frequently used expressions and sentences in listening and reading texts. | P.15.2 | 1 |
| O5 | Being able to introduce oneself in social environments, ask and answer questions regarding personal information. | P.15.3 | 1 |
| O6 | Ability to express one's past, immediate environment and events in simple written and oral form. | P.15.4 | 1 |
| O7 | Ability to fill out simple forms encountered in daily life and create short and simple notes. | P.15.5 | 1 |
| O8 | Being able to read short and simple texts and comprehend simple content in written texts such as advertisements and posters. | P.15.6 | 1 |
| ** 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 | Introducing Yourself and Others, Describing Your Job, Using Simple Present Tense. |
| 2 | Describing Your Daily Routines, Using the Alphabet and Simple Present Tense. |
| 3 | Describing Computer Hardware and Computer Software, Making Comparative and Superlative Sentences. |
| 4 | Describing Tasks and Understanding Computer Usage, Making Sentences in Present Continuous Tense and Using Modal Verbs. |
| 5 | Talking about Websites and Getting Information about Websites, Using Question Words. |
| 6 | Developing a Website, Describing Steps in a Process. |
| 7 | Understanding Database Products, Describing Data Processing Steps, Asking Questions, Talking About Data Storage and Devices, Asking for and Giving Advice. |
| 8 | Mid-term Examination |
| 9 | Explaining E- Commerce Types, Describing the Features of an E-Commerce Website, Quantifiers, Linking Ideas. |
| 10 | Talking About Security, Describing the Transaction Process, Future Tense (Will). |
| 11 | Explaining Networks, Describing and Fixing Network Hardware, Giving Reasons, Making Suggestions. |
| 12 | Using the Past Tense, Talking About Network Capabilities. |
| 13 | Understanting Faults, Using Present Perfect Tense. |
| 14 | Using Toolkits, Solving Customer Service Problems, Explaining the Use of Something. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | English for Information Technology 1 : Vocational English Coursebook |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P8 | P10 | P15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Determines the skills required to solve problems and develops methods. | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| O2 | Must know a second foreign language at least at a level to communicate socially. | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| O3 | Gündelik hayata yönelik basit düzeydeki temel ifadeleri kullanabilme. | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| O4 | Being able to comprehend frequently used expressions and sentences in listening and reading texts. | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| O5 | Being able to introduce oneself in social environments, ask and answer questions regarding personal information. | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| O6 | Ability to express one's past, immediate environment and events in simple written and oral form. | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| O7 | Ability to fill out simple forms encountered in daily life and create short and simple notes. | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| O8 | Being able to read short and simple texts and comprehend simple content in written texts such as advertisements and posters. | 1 | 5 | 4 |