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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 Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
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
Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.
0
2
Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.
0
3
Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.
0
2
Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.
0
3
Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
0
2
Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Joins actively to the teamwork.
1
2
Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
0
3
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
0
2
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.
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