ECTS - Advanced English Speaking Skills

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Advanced English Speaking Skills (ENG395) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Advanced English Speaking Skills ENG395 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 ENG395 is an elective course designed for intermediate and upper intermediate level 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 • read and interpret texts critically, identifying key arguments and supporting evidence, • prepare to discuss and debate different viewpoints on the topics covered in the readings, • extract and summarize the main ideas and supporting details from readings to use in spoken presentations,
  • Listening • grasp different viewpoints and experiences by listening attentively to others’ perspectives and opinions, • listen and raise awareness about different cultural backgrounds and cultural differences 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, active listening, and contributing meaningfully to casual exchanges, • enhance social interaction skills by mastering the art of small talk in casual and professional settings using appropriate verbal and non-verbal language, • share personal stories, anecdotes, or experiences to build rapport and strengthen 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, • use a variety of presentation styles (informative, persuasive, demonstrative, business, motivational, etc.) to enlighten and educate 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: appropriate language, tone, and vocabulary for the intended audience, • 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, by displaying effective communication strategies to navigate professional interactions.
  • 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 various range of activities aimed at refining their existing skills to engage effectively in various communicative contexts. During the course students will be supported via emphasizing the acquisition of appropriate register and expressions, and thus join in academic or professional environments orally.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Course Orientation Course Memo
2 Listening for details and asking for clarifacations Unit 1: Live and Learn! Course Book pp: 2-9
3 Listening for main ideas and effective not-taking Unit 1: Live and Learn! Course Book pp: 10-17
4 Researching and discussing views on academic honesty in different countries Unit 1: Live and Learn! Course Book pp: 18-21
5 Predicting, anticipating and listening for specific information, opening and closing phone conversations Unit 2: Bright Lights, Big City Course Book pp: 22-32
6 Expressing feelings and listening to and giving directions Unit 2: Bright Lights, Big City Course Book pp: 33-41
7 Listening for information, main ideas and details, outlining a lecture Unit 3: Money… Talks! Course Book pp: 42-52
8 Asking for, giving, accepting and rejecting advice, doing research for creating a presentation Unit 3: Money… Talks! Course Book pp: 53-61
9 Taking notes on numbers, percentages and interpreting graphs Unit 5: The Way We Live Course Book pp: 82-92
10 Comparing and explaining statistics and drawing conclusions Unit 5: The Way We Live Course Book pp: 93-101
11 Talking about similarities, differences, pros & cons Unit 6:World Village Course Book pp: 114-120
12 Listening for main ideas and details, asking about likes and dislikes Unit 8: Each to Their Own Course Book pp: 142-152
13 Taking notes, speaking from notes, impromptu speech Unit 8: Each to Their Own Course Book pp: 153-161
14 Presentations
15 Revision
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. New Interactions 3, Mc Graw Hill ,2020
Other Sources 2. MDB öğretim görevlileri tarafından hazırlanmış ek materyaller/ Supplemantary materials prepared by DML instructors

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application 4 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 7 100
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 Obtains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve problems in the field of aviation management, and to select and apply appropriate analytical and modeling techniques for this purpose.
2 Acquires sufficient knowledge in Business Administration, Management, and Aviation Management, and obtains the ability to apply both theoretical and practical knowledge from these fields to identify and solve problems encountered in air transportation management.
3 Acquires the ability to design a complex system or process related to aviation management in such a way that it meets specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; and acquires the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. Realistic constraints and conditions include factors such as economic considerations, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, and social and political factors, depending on the nature of the design.
4 Acquires the ability to develop, select, and utilize modern techniques and tools required for applications in aviation management; and obtains the ability to effectively use information technologies.
5 Acquires the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze and interpret results for the investigation of problems in aviation management.
6 The ability to work effectively in the disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7 Gains the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; and possesses knowledge of at least one foreign language at a minimum of B1 General Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), enabling them to follow developments in their field and share knowledge with others.
8 Develops an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; and gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.
9 Acquires knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
10 Acquires knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of aviation management practices on health, environment, and safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of the practices to be implemented.
11 Becomes aware of the impact of management practices and workplace operations in aviation management businesses on employees' health, the environment, and occupational safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of practices in these areas.
12 Acquires an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.

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