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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. İLKE CİRİTCİ
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 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Video watching Offering and Inviting Why..? Would you like to…? Let’s…? Free time activities Programmed Learning
10 Video watching / Reading Be going to + infinitive for plans Programmed Learning
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
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
With the architectural education, students will gain the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, which are supported by educational sources containing current information, and also be able to discuss and evaluate physical composition systems and methods.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will have the comprehension and knowledge in relation to scientific, IT, aesthetic, art and historical and cultural infrastructure in the field of architecture.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will be able to apply the theoretical knowledge and applications gained in the programme in their working life.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will interpret and evaluate the environmental conditions required for architectural design by using their advanced knowledge and skills gained through the programme and they will also develop their ability to present their ideas and thoughts adequately in projects.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They can work independently both in architectural education and its related fields.
4
2
They will take on responsibility individually or as a group member in order to solve unforeseen problems faced in the production field of architecture discipline.
4
3
They will plan and manage activities with regards to professional development of the staff working under their responsibility in the production field of architecture discipline.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will make lifetime learning a priority in order to follow recent changes and innovations as necessary in architecture.
4
2
They will be able to determine their learning needs during and after their educational life and channel them.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will inform individuals and institutions in the field of architectural. They will transfer their thoughts regarding architectural projects and problems using written, oral and presentation methods.
4
2
They will share their thoughts and solution suggestions with professionals and non-professionals related to the field of architecture by supporting it with quantitative and qualitative data.
4
3
They will organise activities regarding social environment with social awareness and they will take an effective role.
4
4
They will be able to use information technology effectively in the field of architecture.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They will act appropriately in the context of social, scientific and ethic values in all phases of architectural planning process including collecting and evaluating data, producing and implementing projects.
4
2
They will take part in construction management in the context of authority and responsibility. They will also have adequate awareness of environment protection and health and occupational safety issues.
4

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