Meslek yüksekokulu turizm ve otel işletmeciliği programı için mesleki İngilizce dersi müfredatı tasarlama: Şarköy Meslek Yüksekokulu örneği

The main aim of this study is to design a curriculum for Vocational English Course on the basis of English language needs of tourism students for their future profession with a full consideration of such dimensions as the views of students, graduates, content experts and employers. In order to achieve this aim, students' felt needs and other participants' perceived needs are analyzed. The data are collected through needs analysis questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. 70 students in the school where the researcher works, 112 graduates of Tourism and Hotel Management program, 9 course lecturers and English instructors teaching in Tourism and Hotel Management program and 51 employers working in tourism sector answer the questionnaire while 8 students, 11 graduates, 2 content experts and 5 employers take part in semi-structured interviews. Results of the study show that both receptive skills (reading and listening) and productive skills (speaking and writing) are necessary foreign language skills for tourism students. The importance of listening and speaking language skills are particularly emphasized by the participants. Finally, regarding these findings, a curriculum for a Vocational English Course for tourism students is suggested.