Abstract:

It is inevitable to deny the significance of professional English education. The students attending Vocational Schools have general English course in their first year and in the second year they end their English education with professional English course. It plays a crucial role in preparing students for their vocational career. Theoretically the contribution of professional English course to the vocational career of the students is visible. However, whether this contribution in practice comes true or not depends on various factors and one of the most significant is the attitudes of the students towards professional English course. There are lots of factors affecting the aforementioned attitudes of the students. The aim of this study is to research on the attitudes of the students towards professional English course.  To carry out the aim of this study, the questionnaire "Attitudes of Students towards Professional English Course" will be conducted on 67 students studying at Vocational School of Health Services of Erzincan University and the results will be discussed in detail. This study is expected to contribute to the improvement of quality of professional English course in Erzincan Vocational School of Health Services to increase the productivity of vocational career of the students.

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