ECTS - Basic English Speaking Skills

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Basic English Speaking Skills (ENG393) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Basic English Speaking Skills ENG393 General Elective 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • MDB Öğretim Görevlileri / DML Instructors
Course Assistants
Course Objectives ENG393 is an elective course designed for elementary and intermediate students seeking to enhance their English language proficiency, particularly in listening and speaking. The course aims to equip students with the essential skills necessary for confident expression in both academic and professional environments suitable to their levels.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Reading • identify the main ideas and supporting details from readings, • prepare to discuss on the topics covered in the readings,
  • Listening • grasp main and minor details by listening attentively to audio texts, • listen and raise awareness about different cultural backgrounds in communication styles, • engage in authentic materials, such as podcasts, interviews, TED talks, or academic lectures, to simulate real-world listening contexts and challenges,
  • Speaking - Informal speaking skills: • engage in informal conversations by practicing conversational techniques, • start and maintain small talk in casual and professional settings using appropriate verbal and non-verbal language, • share personal stories, anecdotes, or experiences to build interpersonal relationships, - Formal speaking skills: • plan, organize, and deliver effective presentations by utilizing presentation tools to enhance visual impact and audience engagement during formal presentations, • make short presentations to inform the audience about a certain subject and give them a clear understanding of the main ideas or issues, • convey ideas, information, and requests clearly and concisely over the telephone, utilizing professional telephone etiquette • give self-introductory speeches, effectively communicating personal background, interests, accomplishments, and goals to build connections in personal, academic, and professional settings, • take part in role-playing formal scenarios, such as business meetings, negotiations, and interviews,
  • Writing • apply effective note-taking strategies to aid comprehension and evaluation of spoken information during lectures, discussions, and presentations, • make notes by actively synthesizing, summarizing, and reflecting on information gathered from written or oral input.
Course Content This course provides students with a range of basic communicative activities aimed at activating their existing skills to participate effectively in basic communicative contexts. Students will practice how to communicate accurately in academic or professional environments with confidence.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Course Orientation Course Memo
2 Listening for main ideas and specific information in conversations Unit 1: Meeting New People, Learning New Things Course Book pp: 2-9
3 Checking for context clues, critical thinking Unit 1: Meeting New People, Learning New Things Course Book pp: 10-17
4 Speaking from notes, calling for information Unit 1: Meeting New People, Learning New Things Course Book pp: 18-21
5 Listening to a story for distinguishing "can" and "can't" Unit 2: Come Rain or Shine Course Book pp: 22-32
6 Listening to weather forecast, speaking about weather and seasons Unit 2: Come Rain or Shine Course Book pp: 33-41
7 Listening for specific information, speaking about food shopping Unit 3: Diet? A Piece of Cake! Course Book pp: 42-52
8 Listening to and following instructions, giving and taking order in a restaurant Unit 3: Diet? A Piece of Cake! Course Book pp: 53-61
9 Listening for main ideas and specific information in conversations, note taking using a concept map Unit 4: A Connected World Course Book pp: 62-72
10 Listening to, asking for and giving directions Unit 4: A Connected World Course Book pp: 73-81
11 Talking about table manners, apologizing and responding to apologies, discussing cultural norms, comparing cultures Unit 6: Multicultural Communities Course Book pp: 102-121
12 Listening for main idea and details, using a WH graphic organizer Unit 8: Infotainment Course Book pp: 142-152
13 Expressing opinions, summarizing and narrating a story or a plot, presenting a movie or TV series Unit 8: Infotainment Course Book pp: 153-161
14 Presentations Presentations
15 Revision Revision
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. New Interactions Level 2, Mc Graw Hill,2020
Other Sources 2. MDB öğretim görevlileri tarafından hazırlanan ek materyaller/Supplementary Materials prepared by DML instructors

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application 3 30
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 15
Homework Assignments 1 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 6 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
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.
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.
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
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application 3 1 3
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 5 5
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 2 2
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 100