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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 : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. ZEYNEP BURCU ŞAHİN
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 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Video watching/ Reading Revision Programmed Learning
10 Video watching/ Reading Food and Drinks, Giving Recipes; Countable and Uncountable Nouns Programmed Learning
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
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the basic concepts in the field and the basic disciplines arising from these concepts.
0
2
Compare current theories in the field and communication theories.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Solve problems related to the field by identifying problems related to the field.
0
2
Compares the information and facts in the field with the fields of social sciences such as Sociology, Journalism, Television and Media.
1

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By graduating from this department, conduct analysis in fields like public relations, advertisement and marketing.
0
2
Using field knowledge, identify and solve problems related to field.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the projects in line with the field of campaign analysis, in line with the communication plan to be prepared.
0
2
By using theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, solve the problems of public relations and advertising industry.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Taking part in public relations campaigns and advertising projects, implements the duties assigned to them within the team.
0
2
Create original and innovative strategies by approaching the field dynamics creatively and critically with an integrated viewpoint.
0
3
Designs a communication plan by taking responsibility in case of problems related to the field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe creative production, presentation and persuasion techniques to support the professional expertise.
0
2
Analyze the developments, changes and innovations in his field and gices an example.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Effectively explain his/her opinion in the context of advertising, public relations, marketing, etc. to related persons and institutions in writing and verbal.
1
2
Designs projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the consciousness of social responsibility.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determine career goals by establishing cooperation with the sector in line with the information he/she has.
0
2
Analyze and interpret the social and global impacts of issues related with communication.
0
3
Design new knowledge and techniques using technical and theoretical knowledge and skills related to his / her field.
0

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 77
Workload (h) / 25.5 3
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3,0