Information Package

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

ENGL402

DEVELOPING ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS IV

Course Code
ENGL402
Semester
Eighth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
4 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterEighth Term (Spring)
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 402 is a course aimed at teaching Academic English at the B2+ level. The course is designed to enhance students? English language proficiency and vocabulary, as well as to strengthen the four core language skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course - Preliminary Studies
2nd Week Unit 7: GROUP BEHAVIOR Reading & Listening
3rd Week Unit 7: GROUP BEHAVIOR Reading & Listening (continued)
4th Week Unit 8: INVESTIGATIONS Reading & Listening
5th Week Unit 8: INVESTIGATIONS Reading & Listening (continued)
6th Week Unit 9: REDISCOVERING THE PAST Reading & Listening
7th Week Unit 9: REDISCOVERING THE PAST Reading & Listening (continued)
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Unit 10: HEALTHY LIVING Reading, Writing & Listening - Writing: Problem Solution Essay
10th Week 10th Week Unit 10: HEALTHY LIVING Reading, Writing & Listening (continued)
11th Week 11th Week Unit 11: GREEN SOLUTIONS Reading & Listening
12th Week 12th Week Unit 11: GREEN SOLUTIONS Reading & Listening (continued)
13th Week 13th Week Unit 12: EARTH AND BEYOND Reading & Listening
14th Week 14th Week Unit 12: EARTH AND BEYOND Reading & Listening (continued)
Recommended or Required ReadingMacintyre, & Bohlke, D. E. (2020). Reading Explorer 4 Third Edition. National Geographic Learning.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • 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 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 5 2 10
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 38 38
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 1 2 2
Total Work Load154
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.13
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
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K4 X X X X X X
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