Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | AE-İNG107B | | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
This course aims to empower students to understand genuine English conversations, achieve fluency in spoken English, cultivate diverse speaking styles, and elevate their existing knowledge through real-life visual, auditory, and written materials. |
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Learning Outcomes |
1 | Students understand authentic conversations in English. | 2 | Students attain fluency in conversing in English. | 3 | Students develop various conversational styles. | 4 | Students improve their background knowledge by exposing them to real-life audio, video and written material. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Speaking activities such as communication-based discussions, individual presentations, and interactive exercises; formal and informal language, informative and persuasive presentations; supra-segmental features (tone, emphasis, and intonation); the use of visual-auditory elements (slide show, overhead projector, poster) and techniques. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Air: Pros and cons of using air-conditioners in terms of health and environmental aspects. | | | 2 | Life: Things we want to do in life, yet cannot do due to some restrictions. | | | 3 | Life: Blood and organ donation. | | | 4 | Education: Problems college students face and how to overcome them. | | | 5 | Watching a movie and discussion. | | | 6 | Life: Childhood memories, things that used to make us happy/sad. | | | 7 | Animals: Love for animals; pets; bond between animals and humans. | | | 8 | Midterm Examination | | | 9 | Watching a movie and discussion. | | | 10 | Crime: Crimes; criminals; methods of preventing crimes. | | | 11 | Skills: What are we good at? Can we be perfect in every way? | | | 12 | Habits: Some people keep things thinking that they would need or use them sometime in the future, yet somehow never do, habits of students. | | | 13 | Watching a movie and discussion. | | | 14 | Life: The elderly, looking after the needy, nursing homes. | | | 15 | Technology: How is life going to be in the future? | | | 16 | Final Examination | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 50 | Homework | 2 | 50 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | English | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Performance | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Homework | 2 | 8 | 16 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | | | | 5 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | 5 | 5 | | | | | | LO2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | | | | 5 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | 5 | 5 | | | | | | LO3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | | | | 5 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | 5 | 5 | | | | | | LO4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | | | | 5 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | 5 | 5 | | | | | |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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