ADVANCED ENGLISH SKILLS II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
YDL104	ADVANCED ENGLISH SKILLS II	2	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. GÜLGÜN ÇİĞDEM
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)
Use expressions of Quantity in elementary level of English.
Construct sentences in Present Perfect Tense, Simple Future Tense and Going to Future Tense both in an oral and written task.
Define basic Modals and employ them in elementary level of communication and writing skills.
Translate sentences in elementary level from English to Turkish and from Turkish to English.
Interpret the texts written in elementary level of English.
Write a paragraph describing a memory or a past action and future plans in elementary level.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Linking Ideas: Present and Past Irregular Plurals, Consonants, There was/were	Programmed Learning
2	Video watching / Reading	Countable and Uncountable Nouns, Imperatives Healthy Living and habits	Programmed Learning
3	Video watching / Reading	Can for ability Could and Couldn’t Skills at work	Programmed Learning / Videoconferencing
4	Video watching / Reading	Can for requests Adjectives and Adverbs	Programmed Learning
5	Video watching / Reading	Describing People, Present Continuous and Adjectives	Programmed Learning
6	Video watching / Reading	Question Formation, Prepositions: at, in, on, to	Programmed Learning / Videoconferencing
7	Video watching / Reading	Have to/ don’t have to Housework, home, school & work obligations	Programmed Learning
8	Video watching	Offering and Inviting Why..? Would you like to…? Let’s…? Free time activities	Programmed Learning
9	Video watching / Reading	Be going to + infinitive for plans	Programmed Learning
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Video watching / Reading	Be going to weak forms: Maybe/perhaps	Programmed Learning / Videoconferencing
12	Video watching / Reading	Past Simple have to	Programmed Learning
13	Video watching / Reading	Transport, Prepositions of movement Address Description	Programmed Learning
14	Video watching	Writing Activities	Programmed Learning / Videoconferencing
15	Video watching	Writing Activities	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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.
2	To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.
3	Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.
4	Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.
2	Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.
3	Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.
4	Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.
2	Recognize the relevant literature effectively.
3	Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.
2	To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.
2	Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.

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	1	13
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	13	1	13
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	44	0	77