ECTS - Spoken English I
Spoken English I (ETI107) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spoken English I | ETI107 | 1. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
|---|
| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
|---|---|
| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Team/Group, Brain Storming, Role Play. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
|
| Course Objectives | The main goal of this course is to help students use the target language to communicate accurately and fluently in all social situations. Students will learn to express themselves before a group in both formal and informal situations during the sessions. They will also prepare and give speeches and participate in debates. The theory of communication event, functions of communication and dynamics of speech will be studied and practiced. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
|
| Course Content | Formal and informal speech situations; speech presentation, debates; theory of communication, functions of communication; basics of outlining and organising a speech and talking about timely topics and expressing opinion. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -General introduction ; The concept of communication - Points to consider for making good speeches | No pre-study pages |
| 2 | - Suggestions for delivering a speech - Speech to introduce yourself | Research on the given topic from various resources. |
| 3 | - Outlining - Brainstorming for speech topics - Sample Speeches | Research on outlining from various resources. |
| 4 | -Examples of extemporaneous speech - Describing objects, giving directions, receiving recipes | Research on describing objects, giving directions, receiving recipes from various resources. |
| 5 | -Telling anecdotes and short stories - Expressing opinions, supporting with examples and anecdotes | Research on telling anecdotes and short stories from various resources. |
| 6 | - Reflective Speech - A film review | Research on reflective speech from various resources. |
| 7 | - Informative Speech Sample informative speeches on given topics | Research on informative speech from various resources. |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9 | - Understanding and Using Common Expressions I | Research on understanding and using common expressions from various resources. |
| 10 | - Understanding and Using Common Expressions II | Research on understanding and using common expressions from various resources. |
| 11 | Persuasive Speech | Research on persuasive speech from various resources. |
| 12 | - Preparing and acting out TV commercials | Research on preparing and acting out TV commercials from various resources. |
| 13 | Argumentative Speech - Class discussions on selected topics | Research on argumentative speech from various resources. |
| 14 | -Class Debates | Research on various topics from various resources. |
| 15 | Argumentative Speech - Class discussions on selected topics | Research on argumentative speech from various resources. |
| 16 | Final Examination | General review |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Wallwork, Adrian. Discussion A-Z Advanced Resource Book for Speaking Activities. Cambridge Press, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Other Sources | 2. Bygate, Martin. Speaking. Oxford University Press, 1997 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 2 | 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 10 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 14 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 40 |
|---|---|
| Percentage of Final Work | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
|---|---|
| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Students gain sufficient background in the field of translation and use the theoretical and applied knowledge in translation. | X | ||||
| 2 | Students gain the skills to find, define, formulate and solve possible problems in translation and interpreting. | X | ||||
| 3 | Students gain the skills to select and use technical equipment in the applications of translation and interpreting and; to be able to use simultaneous interpreting with the required equipment. | X | ||||
| 4 | Students gain the the skills of translation analysis, translation criticism and interpretation. | X | ||||
| 5 | Students gain the skills to access information and to do research to use data bases, translation programs and other information resources. | X | ||||
| 6 | Students gain individual and group working skills and be able to to build self-confidence for taking responsibility. | X | ||||
| 7 | Students gain the skills to build efficient verbal and spoken communication skills in English and establish fluency in English and also, acquire the grammar and operation rules of at least one foreign language. | X | ||||
| 8 | Students gain the ability to build the awareness for life-long learning; to keep up with the developments in science and technology and to sustain personal development. | X | ||||
| 9 | Students gain awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | ||||
| 10 | Students can build awareness about project management, the rights of employees and the legal consequences of translation and interpreting applications. | X | ||||
| 11 | Students become aware of universal and societal dimensions of translation and interpreting applications and gather information about the problems of the contemporary world. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||