| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- express their opinions clearly and respond appropriately in conversations.
- describe their ideas and experiences using topic-specific vocabulary.
- understand and apply common speaking functions (e.g., agreeing, disagreeing, asking for clarification).
- improve their pronunciation, intonation, and stress for clearer speech.
- summarize main points and support their ideas with reasons or examples.
- actively participate in pair and group discussions using effective communication strategies.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | - |
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| Course Description | This elective course helps students build confidence and fluency in spoken English for both academic and everyday communication. Aimed at A2+ level learners, the course focuses on improving practical speaking skills through interactive tasks. Students will enhance their pronunciation, vocabulary, and critical thinking by engaging in short talks, sharing opinions, and joining group discussions. Listening activities support the development of skills such as identifying main ideas, recognizing different accents, and taking notes. Speaking practice emphasizes fluency, accuracy, and the use of appropriate expressions in real-life situations. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
UNIT 1 CHARACTER- University Life, Psychology |
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2nd Week |
UNIT 1 CHARACTER- University Life, Psychology, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN |
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3rd Week |
UNIT 2 TIME- Biology, Science |
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4th Week |
UNIT 2 TIME- Biology, Science |
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5th Week |
UNIT 3 CITIES- Urban Development, Media Studies |
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6th Week |
UNIT 3 CITIES- Urban Development, Media Studies, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN |
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7th Week |
UNIT 4 CULTURE- Customs and Traditions, Society |
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8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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9th Week |
UNIT 5 FOOD- Food Science, Health and Nutrition |
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10th Week |
UNIT 5 FOOD- Food Science, Health and Nutrition, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN |
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11th Week |
UNIT 6 EXTREMES- Zoology, Cognitive Science |
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12th Week |
UNIT 6 EXTREMES- Zoology, Cognitive Science, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN |
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13th Week |
UNIT 7 PROGRESS- Technological Progress, Mechanical Engineering |
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14th Week |
INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES FOR THE FINAL EXAM |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Skillful 1, Listening and Speaking, (3rd Edition) MacMillan Education |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Other
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Assignment |
1 |
5 |
| Oral Exam |
1 |
5 |
| Total(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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