ECTS - Basic English I
Basic English I (ENG121) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic English I | ENG121 | 1. Semester | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving, Team/Group, Brain Storming, Role Play, Project Design/Management. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The general aim of the course is to help students gain basic English language skills in order to communicate at level A2* (Basic User) as stated in Common European Framework of Reference. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Vocabulary, structure and communicative skills at beginners level; various topics such as countries, nationalities, jobs, family, feelings, food and drink, colors and clothes and daily routines |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation | Course Memo |
| 2 | Unit 1 1A People & Places 1B All About Me Greetings Introducing yourself Asking and answering personal questions | Course book pp. 6-9 |
| 3 | Unit 1 1C For Sale 1D English in action Video 1 Talking about things for sale Telling the time | Course book pp. 10-12 |
| 4 | Check and Reflect Develop your reading Understanding adverts | Course book pp. 13/88 |
| 5 | Unit 2 2A Families 2B After the party Describing family members Talking about possessions | Course book pp. 14-17 |
| 6 | Unit 2 2C Special Things Video 2 Describing objects Buying things in a shop | Course book pp. 18-20 |
| 7 | 2D English in action Check and Reflect Writing a review of a product | Course book pp. 21/91 |
| 8 | Midterm Revision Worksheet Develop your writing MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9 | Unit 3 3A Free Time 3B A night’s work Talking about free time activities Describing daily routines | Course book pp. 22-25 |
| 10 | Unit 3 3C Going out Video 3 Asking and answering questions about free time activities Buying tickets | Course book pp. 26-28 |
| 11 | Check and Reflect 3D English in action Develop your listening Understanding short talks about every-day activities | Course book pp. 29/94 |
| 12 | Unit 4 4A A nice area Develop your writing Talking about the city you live in Writing a description of a town/city | Course book pp. 30-33 |
| 13 | Unit 4 4B Homes 4C Be prepared Video 4 Describing your home Talking about a trip | Course book pp. 34-36 |
| 14 | 4D English in action Check and Reflect Final Revision Worksheet Asking for basic information about an event | Course book 37 |
| 15 | REVISION | |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM |
Sources
| Other Sources | 1. RoadMap (A2) by Lindsay Warwick and Damian Williams (Pearson) |
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| 2. MDB öğretim görevlileri tarafından hazırlanan çalışma kağıtları/ Supplementary Materials prepared by DML instructors |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| 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 | Learns the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of political science and public administration; and uses this knowledge to analyze the causes and consequences of political developments at the national and global levels. | |||||
| 2 | Understands how policies are formulated and implemented in real life at the local, national, regional, and/or global levels; identifies the key institutions and actors involved in these processes and comprehends the functioning of public administration. | |||||
| 3 | Gains foundational knowledge on fields related to political science and public administration—such as international relations, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, economics, law, and history—and thereby develops an interdisciplinary understanding that considers and connects the relationships among different domains of social life. | |||||
| 4 | Learns quantitative and qualitative research techniques applicable to the field of political science and public administration, as well as the use of relevant software, hardware, and/or technical tools; gains experience in designing and conducting research/projects aimed at developing practical skills in the field. | |||||
| 5 | Develops the ability to act with open-mindedness, refrain from discrimination, and be sensitive and respectful to different perspectives through the promotion of critical and analytical thinking, intellectual debate, and lifelong learning; thus, enhances skills for collective action. | |||||
| 6 | Develops decision-making and initiative taking, work completion and time management competencies by understanding business ethics in public administration, politics and all related fields. | |||||
| 7 | Develops communication skills, oral and written expression, presentation techniques; learns the writing principles and procedures required to write an academic article on political science and public administration disciplines. | X | ||||
| 8 | Gains command of English terminology in political science and public administration, and acquires the language proficiency necessary to engage with English-language scholarship; enabling comparative analysis of current political issues in various countries. | X | ||||
| 9 | Possesses knowledge of both Turkish and world political history, including key periods, turning points, and major actors; thereby understands the influence of countries' socio-historical backgrounds on contemporary political and administrative issues. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 83 | ||