Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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YDL103 | ADVANCED ENGLISH SKILLS I | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Lecturer TAHİR GÜRDİL |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Lecturer ASUMAN KAĞIT BALTA |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course is designed to help freshmen better cope with the English-language coursework in their major fields of study by concentrating on reading, critical thinking, vocabulary development and writing. It is aimed to reinforce and expand the students’ English competence and performance through textual and structural analysis, i.e., through learning how meaning is communicated by the organization of a text and learning how English syntax contributes to meaning. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | This course combines elements of both the strategies approach and the task based approach to language learning. The students are being trained to incorporate materials from several textual sources and to use academic texts critically. Coursework involves reading and analyzing various upper-intermediate and advanced level texts as well as listening activities relevant to the chosen topics |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Identify advanced level of grammar structure. |
Criticize and interpret the advanced level of reading passages. |
Develop listening skills |
Develop the ability to expand their vocabulary through multiple methods. |
Compose an essay by developing content, using specific grammatical structures and giving thematically related examples about the given topic. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction to the Course Goals, Assignments, Schedule, Criteria, Policies | - |
2 | The relevant unit in the course book | Unit 1: The Way We Are Talking about the dysfunctional families, telling and writing a story about an unusual person from the past with Narrative Tenses. | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
3 | The relevant unit in the course book | Managing conversation: Agreeing, Disagreeing and Partially Agreeing | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
4 | The relevant unit in the course book | Unit 2: Wild World Listening conversations and reading a text about animals and their characteristics and human’s attitudes to animals | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
5 | The relevant unit in the course book | Managing conversations on similarities and differences between humans and chimpanzees with using a wide range of Verbs of Senses and Articles | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
6 | The relevant unit in the course book | Unit 3: On the Money Listening to people talking about how they spend money and writing a web article called ‘How to be rich’ | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
7 | The relevant unit in the course book | Reading an article about money trends, giving and responding to opinions about money issues with the use of Future Forms. | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | The relevant unit in the course book | Reading and analyzing movie review; Hobbits and Other Creatures Studying on Adjective Clauses with Prepositions | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
10 | The relevant unit in the course book | Unit 4: Through The Ages Giving a talk about the uses of and history of plastic. The Passive Structure | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
11 | The relevant unit in the course book | Using Compound Nouns and Possessive ‘s Writing a paragraph about advantages and disadvantages of internet. | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
12 | The relevant unit in the course book | Unit 5: Island Hopping Managing conversations using Discourse Markers | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
13 | The relevant unit in the course book | Listening of an interview about a survival TV show Reading the text ‘An Unexplained Mystery’ Studying on Past Deduction and Speculation | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
14 | The relevant unit in the course book | Talking about utopian and dystopian stories, films and games. Listening a conversation about dystopian fiction as a study of Pronouns and Substitution. | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
15 | The relevant unit in the course book | Writing a paragraph comparing science fiction and reality | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Friedland,D. Tomalin, M. (2017) Jetstream Advanced. United Kingdom: Helbling languages |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Ability to teamwork
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Identify vocational problems and resolve them effectively
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Comprehend, appreciate and comply with cultural and social responsibilities
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Develop an awareness for life long learning
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Comply with occupational ethics and sense of responsibility
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Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in applications and practices
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Ability to have knowledge about sectoral issues.
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Manage a process effectively to meet the demands.
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Within the framework of regulations and procedures for implementation and to find solutions for problems.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Civil aviation field statistical research skills and the ability to think about, has the ability to foresee the consequences of strategic decisions and develop skills.
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Encountered in practice or as a team member to take responsibility for unforeseen problems
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Change and innovation are welcome.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Basic and is dominated by professional English, has the necessary qualifications to use the operating system in an active way for the profession.
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Developments, will be able to follow trends and forecasts. Follow the latest developments related to the field and profession.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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It has the ability to reflect on the ethical and professional responsibilities.
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To analyze information about the area and has the skills to interpret and evaluate.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 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 | 13 | 1 | 13 |
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 |