Information Package

Program of Political Science and International Relations (English 30%)

ENGL401

DEVELOPING ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS III

Course Code
ENGL401
Semester
Seventh Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
4 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterSeventh Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. develop sub-skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  2. learn the meaning and use of language associated with different text types, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning.
  3. write an academic essay.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(ENGL202)
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionENGL 401 is a course at B2+ level. The course is designed to improve four main skills and academic language in an integrated manner.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course - Preliminary Studies
2nd Week Unit 1: IMAGES OF LIFE Reading & Listening
3rd Week Unit 1: IMAGES OF LIFE Reading & Listening (continued)
4th Week Unit 2: NATURAL ATTRACTION Reading & Listening
5th Week Unit 2: NATURAL ATTRACTION Reading & Listening (continued)
6th Week Unit 3: FOOD AND HEALTH Reading & Listening
7th Week Unit 3: FOOD AND HEALTH Reading & Listening (continued)
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Unit 4: DESIGN AND ENGINEERING Reading, Writing & Listening Writing: An Opinion Essay
10th Week Unit 4: DESIGN AND ENGINEERING Reading & Listening (continued)
11th Week Unit 5: HUMAN JOURNEY Reading & Listening
12th Week Unit 5: HUMAN JOURNEY Reading & Listening (continued)
13th Week Unit 6: MONEY AND TRADE Reading & Listening
14th Week Unit 6: MONEY AND TRADE Reading & Listening (continued)
Recommended or Required ReadingMacintyre, & Bohlke, D. E. (2023). Reading Explorer 4 Third Edition. National Geographic Learning
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Lecture
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 45
Oral Exam 1 5
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 5 10
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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