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FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (ENG.) PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
YDL102 FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (ENG.) 2 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. SERCAN YILDIZ
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)

Verbally, and in written texts broadly sets sentences in time, present and past tense.
Defines the basic modes and uses them in initial communication and writing skills.
Translates sentences from English to Turkish and from Turkish to English at basic level.
Interpret texts written in English at the beginning level.
Writes a paragraph at a basic level describing an event or memory in the past.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Video watching/ Reading 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
Possess theoretical and prachiptirtical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Possess theoretical and prachiptirtical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can use the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field as the basis of a further education level.
2
By using the acquired knowledge and skills, gains the ability to analyze problems, solve them, see and eliminate situations that may pose problems before they occur.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker s health and security.

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