Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Onur KAVAK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Pınar ZIRHLI |
| Assistant(s) | Lecturer Onur Kavak |
| Aim | Improvement of spoken and written communication in line with CEFR B1 level based on the fundamentals of Professional English. |
| Course Content | This course contains; -Departments of the hospital (Terminology of the hospital departments) -Organizational hierarchy of a hospital (Hierarchical structure of hospitals) -How to establish a hospital (Essentials of building a hospital),-Departments of the hospital (Terminology of the hospital departments) -Organizational hierarchy of a hospital (Hierarchical structure of hospitals) -How to establish a hospital (Essentials of building a hospital),-Background of healthcare management (Brief background information of health management) -Definition of health management (Meaning of health management) -How to study health management (Steps of studying health management),GENERAL REVISION,-Background of healthcare management (Brief background information of health management) -Definition of health management (Meaning of health management) -How to study health management (Steps of studying health management),-History of health management (Origins of health management) -Administrators (Directors) -Responsibilities of hospital administrators (Necessary tasks of hospital administrators),GENERAL REVISION,-History of health management (Origins of health management) -Administrators (Directors) -Responsibilities of hospital administrators (Necessary tasks of hospital administrators),-Subjects of health systems (Main things that health systems deal with) -Current affairs of healthcare management (Updated list of healthcare management subjects) -Career guide of an administrator (Steps to follow through an administration career),-Subjects of health systems (Main things that health systems deal with) -Current affairs of healthcare management (Updated list of healthcare management subjects) -Career guide of an administrator (Steps to follow through an administration career),GENERAL REVISION,-Diseases (Terminology of spesific illnesses) -How to become a leader (Principals of becoming a leader) -Promoting teamwork (Ways to encourage people to work as a team),-Diseases (Terminology of spesific illnesses) -How to become a leader (Principals of becoming a leader) -Promoting teamwork (Ways to encourage people to work as a team),GENERAL REVISION. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. will be able to use English terminology regarding health management. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1. identify terms used in all relevant areas of health management. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.2. identify basic concepts used in health management. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 1.3. use English terminology regarding health management in professional life and in academic studies. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2. will be able to follow communications in health management. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1. interpret articles in English. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2. orally or in writing express herself/himself in English in health management field. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3. Evaluates trends in healthcare management in English. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3. will be able to communicate with the stakeholders in English. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1. adapt health management concepts in English to professional life. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2. debate in English about the successes, experiences and problems in health management filed with relevant sectors. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.3. express herself/himself in English at international conferences/meetings in health management. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -Departments of the hospital (Terminology of the hospital departments) -Organizational hierarchy of a hospital (Hierarchical structure of hospitals) -How to establish a hospital (Essentials of building a hospital) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 2 | -Departments of the hospital (Terminology of the hospital departments) -Organizational hierarchy of a hospital (Hierarchical structure of hospitals) -How to establish a hospital (Essentials of building a hospital) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 3 | -Background of healthcare management (Brief background information of health management) -Definition of health management (Meaning of health management) -How to study health management (Steps of studying health management) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 4 | GENERAL REVISION | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 5 | -Background of healthcare management (Brief background information of health management) -Definition of health management (Meaning of health management) -How to study health management (Steps of studying health management) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 6 | -History of health management (Origins of health management) -Administrators (Directors) -Responsibilities of hospital administrators (Necessary tasks of hospital administrators) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 7 | GENERAL REVISION | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 8 | -History of health management (Origins of health management) -Administrators (Directors) -Responsibilities of hospital administrators (Necessary tasks of hospital administrators) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 9 | -Subjects of health systems (Main things that health systems deal with) -Current affairs of healthcare management (Updated list of healthcare management subjects) -Career guide of an administrator (Steps to follow through an administration career) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 10 | -Subjects of health systems (Main things that health systems deal with) -Current affairs of healthcare management (Updated list of healthcare management subjects) -Career guide of an administrator (Steps to follow through an administration career) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 11 | GENERAL REVISION | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 12 | -Diseases (Terminology of spesific illnesses) -How to become a leader (Principals of becoming a leader) -Promoting teamwork (Ways to encourage people to work as a team) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 13 | -Diseases (Terminology of spesific illnesses) -How to become a leader (Principals of becoming a leader) -Promoting teamwork (Ways to encourage people to work as a team) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 14 | GENERAL REVISION | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| Resources |
| Lecture notes, Powerpoint presentations, Relevant web pages |
| Simon Sweeney. (2004). Communicating in Business: A Short Course for Business English Students, 2nd Edition (Cambridge Professional English). |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Learns the national health conditions and the development, implementation and performance evaluation of appropriate health policies, as well as the theoretical and practical knowledge of organization and management of the health sector. | ||||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Uses theoretical and practical knowledge on business world and management with a critical approach to plan, organize and lead health and health service providers at national and international level. | ||||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Identifies the relevant job roles in subdivisions of health system organizations and learns about their duties and responsibilities. | ||||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Knows the social, environmental and behavioral factors related to the development of public and individual health. | ||||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Applies the knowledge and skills on management of health institutions to manage the functions such as management, production, human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, patient and public relations, quality and patient safety, occupational health and safety, information technologies. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Analyzes the information on health management scientifically and interprets their results, creates innovative, ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions, by using quantitative, qualitative techniques and digital technology innovatively for problem solving and exploiting opportunities in health management. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Decide independently and demonstrates leadership qualities in identifying health management problems, develops proposals for solutions, applies them effectively and efficiently and assesses outcomes. | ||||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Takes responsibility as an individual and/or team member to solve the problems encountered in managing health institutions. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Evaluates the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of the health institutions’ employees and directs them towards the aims of the institution. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Decides on and applies different ways of accessing information. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Continuously develops their professional knowledge and skills; open to change, innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Shares the views and suggestions on health management issues in writing and orally with stakeholders and communicates effectively with colleagues using an English level of at least European Language Portfolio B1 General. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Solves problems using effective communication methods, has the ability to use the language in written and oral communication in a correct and proper manner using the terminology of health institutions. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses information and communication technologies and computer software at least at the European Computer Use License level. | ||||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Yönetim felsefesini ve yönetimin fonksiyonlarını her bir birime uygun olacak biçimde yönetim uygulamalarına yansıtır. | ||||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Birey olarak dış görünüm olumlu tutum ve davranışlarıyla kuruma örnek olur; sürekli gelişme ve değişime açıktır. | ||||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Sağlık yönetimi ile ilgili hukuki düzenlemeler ile toplumsal, bilimsel, mesleki etik ilkelere uygun, ülke ya da dünya genelinde genel sağlık sorunlarına duyarlı davranır, çözüm önerilerini yorumlar ve değerlendirir. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 11 | 11 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 21 | 21 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 133 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(133/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Onur KAVAK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Pınar ZIRHLI |
| Assistant(s) | Lecturer Onur Kavak |
| Aim | Improvement of spoken and written communication in line with CEFR B1 level based on the fundamentals of Professional English. |
| Course Content | This course contains; -Departments of the hospital (Terminology of the hospital departments) -Organizational hierarchy of a hospital (Hierarchical structure of hospitals) -How to establish a hospital (Essentials of building a hospital),-Departments of the hospital (Terminology of the hospital departments) -Organizational hierarchy of a hospital (Hierarchical structure of hospitals) -How to establish a hospital (Essentials of building a hospital),-Background of healthcare management (Brief background information of health management) -Definition of health management (Meaning of health management) -How to study health management (Steps of studying health management),GENERAL REVISION,-Background of healthcare management (Brief background information of health management) -Definition of health management (Meaning of health management) -How to study health management (Steps of studying health management),-History of health management (Origins of health management) -Administrators (Directors) -Responsibilities of hospital administrators (Necessary tasks of hospital administrators),GENERAL REVISION,-History of health management (Origins of health management) -Administrators (Directors) -Responsibilities of hospital administrators (Necessary tasks of hospital administrators),-Subjects of health systems (Main things that health systems deal with) -Current affairs of healthcare management (Updated list of healthcare management subjects) -Career guide of an administrator (Steps to follow through an administration career),-Subjects of health systems (Main things that health systems deal with) -Current affairs of healthcare management (Updated list of healthcare management subjects) -Career guide of an administrator (Steps to follow through an administration career),GENERAL REVISION,-Diseases (Terminology of spesific illnesses) -How to become a leader (Principals of becoming a leader) -Promoting teamwork (Ways to encourage people to work as a team),-Diseases (Terminology of spesific illnesses) -How to become a leader (Principals of becoming a leader) -Promoting teamwork (Ways to encourage people to work as a team),GENERAL REVISION. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. will be able to use English terminology regarding health management. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1. identify terms used in all relevant areas of health management. | 16, 9 | A |
| 1.2. identify basic concepts used in health management. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 1.3. use English terminology regarding health management in professional life and in academic studies. | 16, 9 | A, E |
| 2. will be able to follow communications in health management. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1. interpret articles in English. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2. orally or in writing express herself/himself in English in health management field. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3. Evaluates trends in healthcare management in English. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3. will be able to communicate with the stakeholders in English. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1. adapt health management concepts in English to professional life. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2. debate in English about the successes, experiences and problems in health management filed with relevant sectors. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3.3. express herself/himself in English at international conferences/meetings in health management. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -Departments of the hospital (Terminology of the hospital departments) -Organizational hierarchy of a hospital (Hierarchical structure of hospitals) -How to establish a hospital (Essentials of building a hospital) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 2 | -Departments of the hospital (Terminology of the hospital departments) -Organizational hierarchy of a hospital (Hierarchical structure of hospitals) -How to establish a hospital (Essentials of building a hospital) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 3 | -Background of healthcare management (Brief background information of health management) -Definition of health management (Meaning of health management) -How to study health management (Steps of studying health management) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 4 | GENERAL REVISION | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 5 | -Background of healthcare management (Brief background information of health management) -Definition of health management (Meaning of health management) -How to study health management (Steps of studying health management) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 6 | -History of health management (Origins of health management) -Administrators (Directors) -Responsibilities of hospital administrators (Necessary tasks of hospital administrators) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 7 | GENERAL REVISION | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 8 | -History of health management (Origins of health management) -Administrators (Directors) -Responsibilities of hospital administrators (Necessary tasks of hospital administrators) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 9 | -Subjects of health systems (Main things that health systems deal with) -Current affairs of healthcare management (Updated list of healthcare management subjects) -Career guide of an administrator (Steps to follow through an administration career) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 10 | -Subjects of health systems (Main things that health systems deal with) -Current affairs of healthcare management (Updated list of healthcare management subjects) -Career guide of an administrator (Steps to follow through an administration career) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 11 | GENERAL REVISION | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 12 | -Diseases (Terminology of spesific illnesses) -How to become a leader (Principals of becoming a leader) -Promoting teamwork (Ways to encourage people to work as a team) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 13 | -Diseases (Terminology of spesific illnesses) -How to become a leader (Principals of becoming a leader) -Promoting teamwork (Ways to encourage people to work as a team) | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| 14 | GENERAL REVISION | Preparing the subject from the course book |
| Resources |
| Lecture notes, Powerpoint presentations, Relevant web pages |
| Simon Sweeney. (2004). Communicating in Business: A Short Course for Business English Students, 2nd Edition (Cambridge Professional English). |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Learns the national health conditions and the development, implementation and performance evaluation of appropriate health policies, as well as the theoretical and practical knowledge of organization and management of the health sector. | ||||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Uses theoretical and practical knowledge on business world and management with a critical approach to plan, organize and lead health and health service providers at national and international level. | ||||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Identifies the relevant job roles in subdivisions of health system organizations and learns about their duties and responsibilities. | ||||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Knows the social, environmental and behavioral factors related to the development of public and individual health. | ||||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Applies the knowledge and skills on management of health institutions to manage the functions such as management, production, human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, patient and public relations, quality and patient safety, occupational health and safety, information technologies. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Analyzes the information on health management scientifically and interprets their results, creates innovative, ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions, by using quantitative, qualitative techniques and digital technology innovatively for problem solving and exploiting opportunities in health management. | X | |||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Decide independently and demonstrates leadership qualities in identifying health management problems, develops proposals for solutions, applies them effectively and efficiently and assesses outcomes. | ||||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Takes responsibility as an individual and/or team member to solve the problems encountered in managing health institutions. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Evaluates the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of the health institutions’ employees and directs them towards the aims of the institution. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Decides on and applies different ways of accessing information. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Continuously develops their professional knowledge and skills; open to change, innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Shares the views and suggestions on health management issues in writing and orally with stakeholders and communicates effectively with colleagues using an English level of at least European Language Portfolio B1 General. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Solves problems using effective communication methods, has the ability to use the language in written and oral communication in a correct and proper manner using the terminology of health institutions. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses information and communication technologies and computer software at least at the European Computer Use License level. | ||||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Yönetim felsefesini ve yönetimin fonksiyonlarını her bir birime uygun olacak biçimde yönetim uygulamalarına yansıtır. | ||||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Birey olarak dış görünüm olumlu tutum ve davranışlarıyla kuruma örnek olur; sürekli gelişme ve değişime açıktır. | ||||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Sağlık yönetimi ile ilgili hukuki düzenlemeler ile toplumsal, bilimsel, mesleki etik ilkelere uygun, ülke ya da dünya genelinde genel sağlık sorunlarına duyarlı davranır, çözüm önerilerini yorumlar ve değerlendirir. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |