Basic Information

Course Code:

EHP 201

Course Name:

English for Health Professionals I

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

3.00

Instructor:

Öğr. Gör. Rukiye ATEŞ

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to improve students’ English language skills and to provide them with basic communication skills related to the health field. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to develop their reading, listening, speaking and writing skills and gain awareness of using English in professional contexts.

Course Content

This course focuses on improving students’ English language skills by developing reading, listening, speaking, and writing abilities. The course covers professional topics such as hospital settings, healthcare staff, patient communication, daily routines, symptoms, medical conditions, and treatment processes. It also aims to help students communicate effectively using field-specific vocabulary and language structures.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

None

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

English for Nursing 1 (Pearson), English for Nursing 1 (Oxford), English in Medicine 1, English Vocabulary in Use (Elementary), and additional materials provided by the instructor.

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish and English using written, oral, and visual methods, and to prepare reports and presentations.
LO2	Ability to understand and use field-specific vocabulary appropriately.
LO3	Developing field-specific speaking skills in English through short dialogues.
LO5	Ability to analyze field-related texts and understand the main ideas and details.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Introduction to the course, basic English review, greetings and communication expressions
2	Hospital environment and healthcare staff vocabulary
3	Daily routines and present simple tense
4	Patient communication and basic dialogues
5	Vocabulary related to symptoms and illnesses
6	There is / There are structures
7	Revision and midterm preparation
8	Midterm exam
9	Giving directions and finding locations in a hospital
10	Giving advice (should, could, etc.)
11	Food, diet, and nutrition topics
12	Comparatives
13	General revision and speaking activities
14	Final exam preparation

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	14	3.00	42.00
Post-Class Individual Study	14	2.00	28.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	6.00	6.00
Homework	4	3.00	12.00
	1	6.00	6.00
Total Workload (Hours)			94
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			3

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%40
2	Homework	%10
3	Final Exam	%50
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9

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	Role-Playing / Drama	Pre-planned specific skills	Standard classroom technologies, special equipment
4	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
5	Homework	Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel.	Computer
6	Group Work	Students determine the slope and cross-sectional geometric characteristics of a parabolic irrigation canal on campus, plot the flow rate curve at different sections of the canal, and submit a report.	Land surveying instruments

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Students are expected to adhere to the principles of academic integrity. Cheating, plagiarism, and unauthorized use of sources are considered academic violations. Artificial intelligence tools may only be used for support purposes when permitted by the instructor.