Vocational Technical English
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs)
Vocational School of Izmit
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational Technical English | TBP209 | Elective | Associate degree | 2 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Funda DÖKMEN
Associate Prof. Dr. Halil SAMET
Assistant Prof. Dr. Mutlu ÇELİK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Define the basic terms related to medicinal and aromatic plants.
2) Read the labels on packaged products.
3) Use English during phytotherapy and aromatherapy treatments.
4) Comprehend the importance of learning foreign language in the profession life.
5) Follow developments in the field using a foreign language.
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| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No Supporting Courses
Course Contents
The basic rules in English, basic reading and writing techniques, general terms related to medicinal and aromatic plants, names of plants, preparation of herbal tea, labels of packaged products.
Weekly Schedule
1) The names of medicinal and aromatic plants2) Preparation of herbal teas (Lavender, chamomile, vervain tea)
3) Preparation of herbal tea (Dandelion, hyssop tea)
4) Preparation of herbal tea (Rosehip, sage tea)
5) Basic speaking practices
6) Labels of packaged products
7) General terms related to plant production
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) General terms related to organic farming
10) Aromatherapy and phytotherapy applications
11) Student presentations on topics related to their profession
12) Student presentations on topics related to their profession
13) Student presentations on topics related to their profession
14) Student presentations on topics related to their profession
15) Writing a CV in English
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required