COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Aviation English for Ground Services II
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ING 240
Spring
3
0
3
2
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The course aims to develop the communication and listening skills necessary for ground services to carry out the duties at airport operational systems.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students who succeed in this course will be able to;
  • communicate effectively in spoken English on issues and ideas with pre-intermediate degree of fluency and accuracy in routine and non-routine situations from passenger services through operation department,
  • recognize Aviation English terminology,
  • use correct and appropriate grammar structures by selecting relevant information and using stylistically and socially appropriate discourse patterns and vocabulary during an operation at the airport,
  • identify spoken English and plain English during operation.
Course Description This course focuses on vocabulary and useful language and structures related to operational situtations, unusual events, medical situations, descent, weather conditions, approach and landing problems, landing incidents, circuit joining, landing hazards, taxiing, getting to the gate, and clear communication.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to the Course and Course Requirements
2 Language Development
3 ATIS Broadcast Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “Pre-Flight.”English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, p. 18.
4 ATIS Broadcast - Weather Conditions Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “Pre-Flight.”English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 18-19.
5 Review of the Semester  
6 Language Development - Ground Movements-1 Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “Ground Movements.”English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 21-24.
7 Ground Movements-2 - Giving Directions Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “Ground Movements.”English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 25-28.
8 Departure, Climbing, and Cruising Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “Departure, Climbing, and Cruising.”English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 29-36.
9 En Route Events -1 - Quiz Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “En Route Events.”English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 37-39.
10 En Route Events-2 Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “En Route Events.”English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 40-42.
11 En Route Events-3 Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “En Route Events.”English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 43-44.
12 Contact and Approach-1 - Assignment 1 Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “Contact and Approach.” English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 46-48.
13 Contact and Approach-2 Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “Contact and Approach.” English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 50-51.
14 Landing Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “Landing.” English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 53-60.
15 On the Ground - Assignment 2 Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. “On the Ground.” English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, pp. 61-65.
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014

Suggested Readings/Materials

Ellis, Sue and Terence Gerighty. English for Aviation - for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014

Emery, Henry and andy Roberts. Aviation English. London: Macmillan Education, 2008.

Evans, Virginia, et al. Civil Aviation. Newbury: Express Publishing UK Lt, 2013.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
40
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
15
1
15
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
5
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
1
10
    Total
88

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge of the theory, concept, method and tools that constitute the basis of ground services

2

To have knowledge of the departments and equipment of the ground services and perform the regulations of ramp and apron

X
3

To have knowledge of the relationship between aviation and meteorology and reporting

4

To have knowledge of the factors affecting human performance and the basic concepts in aviation safety

5

To have knowledge of the concepts of international aviation organizations, authority regulations, passenger and travel

6

To perform dangerous goods, cargo, packaging, labelling and loading regulations

7

To have knowledge of packed programmes on ticketing

8

To have the skill of practical reasoning and right decision making against the problems encountered at daily operational activities

9

To take the responsibility as an individual and a team worker; To communicate efficiently both verbal and written; To be positive, self-confident    and open to criticism; To work effectively and efficiently

10

To use a foreign language to track information related to the ground services and communicate with colleagues

X
11

To use informative and communicative technologies that are required in the area of ground services in aviation

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest