FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (ENG.) PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YDL101	FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (ENG.)	1	3	3	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NİHAN ÜNLÜ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide English learners with integrated language skills such as reading, listening and writing resulting in a level of basic language knowledge.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course will focus on grammar rules, basic word knowledge and usage, reading comprehension, reading out of the lesson, and paragraph writing.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define definite and indefinite articles and employ them in elementary level of communication and writing skills.
Define prepositions and employ them in elementary level of communication and writing skills.
Construct sentences in Simple Present Tense, Present Continuous Tense and Simple Past Tense both in an oral and written task.
Interpret the texts written in elementary level of English.
Write a paragraph describing their hobbies and daily activities in elementary level.
Demonstrate communication skills in elementary level of English.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Video watching/ Reading	Greeting People and Introducing Yourself; To be – Adjectives	Programmed Learning
2	Video watching/ Reading	Talking About Family; To Have, This/That, These/Those	Programmed Learning
3	Video watching/ Reading	Occupations; Subject Pronouns- Possessive Adjectives	Programmed Learning / Videoconferencing
4	Video watching/ Reading	Countries, Nationalities, English Alphabet and Numbers; There is -There are	Programmed Learning
5	Video watching/ Reading	Daily routines; Simple Present Tense, Adverbs of Frequency	Programmed Learning
6	Video watching/ Reading	Describing People and Parts of the body; Present Progressive	Programmed Learning / Videoconferencing
7	Video watching/ Reading	Definite and Indefinite Articles; A-an-the- no article	Programmed Learning
8	Video watching/ Reading	Revision	Programmed Learning
9	Video watching/ Reading	Food and Drinks, Giving Recipes; Countable and Uncountable Nouns	Programmed Learning
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Video watching/ Reading	Expressions of Quantity; Some-any, how much- how many Quantifiers; a few, a little, a lot of, much, many, some ,any Giving Recipes	Programmed Learning / Videoconferencing
12	Video watching/ Reading	Past Simple Form of Verb To be; Was-Were	Programmed Learning
13	Video watching/ Reading	Past Simple with Regular Verbs and Irregular Verbs	Programmed Learning
14	Video watching/ Reading	Exercises on habits in the Past Simple	Programmed Learning / Videoconferencing
15	Video watching/ Reading	Revision	Programmed Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Puchta, H., Stranks, J. (2010). English in mind –(Modul Tests). Cambridge University Press.
Seligson, P. (2009). Richmond essential english course elementary-2. Richmond Publishing.
Walker, E., Elsworth, S. (2000). Grammar practice for elementary students. Longman Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students acquire up-to-date theoretical knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, Physics and Geometric Optics, Optical Instruments and Materials, which are required in the field of optometry.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The principles of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, professional ethics, and quality assurance processes necessary for safe, controlled, and standards-compliant work in the optician's environment are based on theoretical foundations.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It evaluates professional problems and situations encountered in the field of optometry with an analytical, critical, and scientifically based approach, and offers appropriate solutions.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They effectively use professional information technologies, optical design programs, measurement software, and digital data management systems.
2	By using optical devices, measuring instruments, and workshop equipment efficiently, safely, and methodically, he integrates them into professional practices by monitoring technological developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Of the obligations to be fulfilled successfully and correctly.
2	Knowing the risks to the health sector and industry make the right decisions.
3	Health sector and the sector's risk requires knowing the true teamwork in the unit, compatible and effective to çalışır.al.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, expressing their knowledge and opinions in their field, thus maintaining effective communication with colleagues, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
2	In professional settings, they assume responsibility as an effective team member in workshop and optical sales environments.
3	As an optician, they possess the ability to quickly assess, make appropriate decisions, and generate solutions in unexpected and complex professional situations, thus adapting to varying working conditions.
4	As an individual with a lifelong learning culture focused on continuous self-improvement, they follow professional innovations, developments in optical technologies, and current scientific publications.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They gain language proficiency in a foreign language that enables them to communicate with healthcare professionals through professional publications and national and international resources.
2	Demonstrates practical skills in inventory management, customer relations, sales processes, and compliance with professional regulations in optical retail businesses.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By analyzing the technical specifications of eyeglass frames, contact lenses, and optical materials, it selects and adapts products to suit an individual's vision needs.
2	The optical workshop ensures product quality by performing frame assembly, lens edge processing, repair, and adjustment processes in accordance with standards.
3	By evaluating prescription parameters, it accurately and precisely applies lens centering, optical axis adjustment, pupillary distance measurement, and related optical calculations.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	77