The Department of Modern Languages (DML) at OSTİM Technical University is dedicated to equipping students with the linguistic and cultural skills necessary to thrive in a globalized world. Its primary aim is to help students enhance their language proficiency and broaden their horizons in line with global and universal standards, thereby improving their academic and professional prospects.
Purpose
DML provides students with the opportunity to study a variety of languages, enabling them to:
- Expand their cultural understanding.
- Improve their personal and professional lives.
- Boost their future employment opportunities.
By fostering a comprehensive learning environment, DML ensures that students become academically and professionally active individuals with a broad, global vision.
Responsibilities
The Department of Modern Languages is responsible for organizing and conducting Academic English courses across the university, including:
- Vocational School programs
- Faculty-specific courses
Additionally, DML designs, administers, and evaluates language proficiency exams for these courses.
Beyond English, DML offers instruction in a wide range of languages, such as:
- Russian, French, German, Spanish, Persian
- Turkish for non-native speakers
- East Asian Languages: Korean, Japanese, Chinese
Tailored English Instruction
Students’ English education is customized based on their prior language experience:
- Advanced English Courses: For students who have completed the preparatory program, focusing on advanced skills.
- Basic English Courses: For students who did not attend preparatory school, tailored to their individual levels and needs.
In their third year, all students take English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses, aimed at developing language skills relevant to their future professions.
Promoting Cultural Awareness
DML also aims to foster cultural awareness and intercultural communication. By learning a second foreign language, students gain valuable insights into diverse cultures and develop essential communication skills for interacting with people from around the world.
Through its comprehensive language programs, OSTİM Technical University’s Department of Modern Languages prepares students to meet the challenges of an interconnected, multicultural world.