Basic Information

Course Code:

ASC 225

Course Name:

Occupational English

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Pre Bachelor

ECTS:

2.00

Instructor:

Öğr. Gör. AYŞENUR DİNÇEL

Course Objectives

This course aims to improve students' use of English, both written and oral, to assist them in carrying out their associate degree education.

Course Content

Vocational English course aims to enhance students' written and oral communication skills to support their academic and professional development in the culinary arts field. Throughout the course, sector-specific terms such as kitchen staff roles, menu types, kitchen tools, measurements, and various food groups are covered in detail. Students focus on using accurate language structures and professional terminology while gaining the ability to effectively describe, explain, negotiate, and persuade within the industry.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

To be published weekly on LMS.

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Use correct and appropriate language structures, vocabulary, and discourse markers in course activities.
LO2	Use functional, fluent, clear, and accurate language to describe, explain, negotiate, and persuade both orally and in writing in the field of culinary arts.
LO3	Use reading skills and strategies in various texts for effective reading.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Course Introduction
2	Menu Types
3	Meet Our Staff
4	Kitchen Tools 1
5	Kitchen Tools 2
6	Kitchen Tools 3
7	Revision
8	Midterm
9	Measurements 1
10	Desserts 1
11	Desserts 2
12	Dairy Products
13	Seafood
14	General Revision

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	14	2.00	28.00
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	10.00	10.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	15.00	15.00
Other	14	0.50	7.00
Total Workload (Hours)			60
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			2

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%30
2	Homework	%10
3	Final Exam	%60
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Controversial Course	Listening and comprehension, critical thinking	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3	Brainstorming	The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
4	Homework	Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel.	Computer
5	Oral	Research – lifelong learning, processing situations, developing questions, interpreting, presenting

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Students are expected to adhere to the principles of academic integrity. All work must be original, and sources must be properly acknowledged. Artificial intelligence tools may be used only for supportive purposes and in accordance with the instructor’s guidelines; submitting AI-generated content as one’s own work may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

Sustainable Development Goals