Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I | GZT2114881 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program | Salı 11:00-11:45 Salı 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Lorraıne KLEIN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the course is to provide the students who choose the course with the correct reading of the concepts and terms that will enable them to read and understand the information written in a foreign language about the field of the department. In addition, it is to create the necessary foreign language infrastructure so that they can understand the subjects and express themselves professionally. It is to enable them to use the concepts and terms related to the field within the framework of improving their comprehension, speaking and writing skills. In this context, students are asked to make imaginary interviews with historical political scientific popular identities in their fields, read articles and express their thoughts. He is asked to understand and respond to conversations related to his field and to make translations on current issues. Hints are given to understand the movie subtitles visually and audibly. The English sentence construction and title structure of the newspaper language and the terminology related to the field are provided through audio-visual texts. Student presentations made 2 times before the midterm and final exams will be evaluated out of 10 and will be added to the midterm and general exam score. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Level assessment Class discussion: Students’ expectations of the course and their English language learning goals. ,5 tenses 90% of english Quizz (group work) Social media video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oCLf_gEzhE Vocabulary exercice Social media survey ,Facebook and chatbots (article) vocabulary exercise How to write a summary (group work) 5W1H Summary organizer,How to make a great presentation? (tools and tips) + Visual analysis 1,Visual analysis ,Presentations,Presentations,Video + Article + summary + vocabulary,Will Smith’ slap + Video + Article + vocabulary exercice,Interview techniques and most common questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd8r_KM0BbA Write your own interview ,How to write a survey?,CV Preppin for Job Interview,Expressing your opinion Debate,Preparation for the final exam,practices. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Student taking the vocational English elective course analyses English texts (with the help of a dictionary) related to the field | 14, 19, 3, 5, 6, 9 | A, G |
| Express themselves on current issues successfully. | 11, 16, 9 | A, D |
| It reveals how to approach a text and how to summarize it. | 16, 6, 9 | A, E |
| He creates projects with professional English. | 10, 9 | A, D, E, F, H |
| Writes scientific texts in English. | 2 | A, D, E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level assessment Class discussion: Students’ expectations of the course and their English language learning goals. | Check the reading list given on the program's page |
| 2 | 5 tenses 90% of english Quizz (group work) Social media video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oCLf_gEzhE Vocabulary exercice Social media survey | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oCLf_gEzhE Outcomes : student’s book / Dellar, Hugh,2011 Basic English grammar / Betty Schrampfer, 2005 |
| 3 | Facebook and chatbots (article) vocabulary exercise How to write a summary (group work) 5W1H Summary organizer | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 4 | How to make a great presentation? (tools and tips) + Visual analysis 1 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOzScv_45Vs The power of visual storytelling : how to use visuals, videos, and social media to market your brand / 2014 |
| 5 | Visual analysis | College oral communication /Chan, Marsha, 2006 |
| 6 | Presentations | - Choose an artwork to present in group week 7, This presentation will count as a bonus for the final exam. |
| 7 | Presentations | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 8 | Video + Article + summary + vocabulary | Great writing / Keith S., 2020 |
| 9 | Will Smith’ slap + Video + Article + vocabulary exercice | College oral communication, Roemer, Ann E., 2006 |
| 9 | Interview techniques and most common questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd8r_KM0BbA Write your own interview | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd8r_KM0BbA Language reference for business english : grammar, functions and communication skills / Brieger, Nick, 1992 |
| 10 | How to write a survey? | Great writing / Keith S., 2020 |
| 11 | CV Preppin for Job Interview | Great writing / Keith S., 2020 |
| 12 | Expressing your opinion Debate | Great writing / Keith S., 2020 |
| 13 | Preparation for the final exam | Active : skills for communication / Sandy, Chuck, 2009 |
| 14 | practices | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| Resources |
| College oral communication /Chan, Marsha, 2006 Active : skills for communication / Sandy, Chuck, 2009 Outcomes : student’s book / Dellar, Hugh,2011 Language reference for business english : grammar, functions and communication skills / Brieger, Nick, 1992 Great writing / Keith S., 2020 The power of visual storytelling : how to use visuals, videos, and social media to market your brand / 2014 English for business studies : a course for business studies and economics students : Mackenzie, Ian,2010 Smoothing your way for academic writing / Erkaya, Odiléa Rocha, 2014 College oral communication, Roemer, Ann E., 2006 Basic English grammar / Betty Schrampfer, 2005 |
| Apart from the booklet containing the professional terms created by the lecturer, various articles on the field, online youtube chats, various interviews with foreign newspapers and celebrities, grammar and correct pronunciation lessons of native English speakers, youtube channels are used as online resources. Various online resources are recommended for efforts to gain correct reading, meaning and accent within the scope of online education. www.ldoceonline.com https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=english+with+lucy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWmi_v6XgAo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmbxommQYuQ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=interview+with+steven+spielberg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwereHMkmrY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wW_UHl_br4 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | X | |||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | X | |||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 3 | 6 | 18 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 160 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(160/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I | GZT2114881 | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program | Salı 11:00-11:45 Salı 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Başak GEZMEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Lorraıne KLEIN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the course is to provide the students who choose the course with the correct reading of the concepts and terms that will enable them to read and understand the information written in a foreign language about the field of the department. In addition, it is to create the necessary foreign language infrastructure so that they can understand the subjects and express themselves professionally. It is to enable them to use the concepts and terms related to the field within the framework of improving their comprehension, speaking and writing skills. In this context, students are asked to make imaginary interviews with historical political scientific popular identities in their fields, read articles and express their thoughts. He is asked to understand and respond to conversations related to his field and to make translations on current issues. Hints are given to understand the movie subtitles visually and audibly. The English sentence construction and title structure of the newspaper language and the terminology related to the field are provided through audio-visual texts. Student presentations made 2 times before the midterm and final exams will be evaluated out of 10 and will be added to the midterm and general exam score. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Level assessment Class discussion: Students’ expectations of the course and their English language learning goals. ,5 tenses 90% of english Quizz (group work) Social media video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oCLf_gEzhE Vocabulary exercice Social media survey ,Facebook and chatbots (article) vocabulary exercise How to write a summary (group work) 5W1H Summary organizer,How to make a great presentation? (tools and tips) + Visual analysis 1,Visual analysis ,Presentations,Presentations,Video + Article + summary + vocabulary,Will Smith’ slap + Video + Article + vocabulary exercice,Interview techniques and most common questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd8r_KM0BbA Write your own interview ,How to write a survey?,CV Preppin for Job Interview,Expressing your opinion Debate,Preparation for the final exam,practices. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Student taking the vocational English elective course analyses English texts (with the help of a dictionary) related to the field | 14, 19, 3, 5, 6, 9 | A, G |
| Express themselves on current issues successfully. | 11, 16, 9 | A, D |
| It reveals how to approach a text and how to summarize it. | 16, 6, 9 | A, E |
| He creates projects with professional English. | 10, 9 | A, D, E, F, H |
| Writes scientific texts in English. | 2 | A, D, E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level assessment Class discussion: Students’ expectations of the course and their English language learning goals. | Check the reading list given on the program's page |
| 2 | 5 tenses 90% of english Quizz (group work) Social media video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oCLf_gEzhE Vocabulary exercice Social media survey | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oCLf_gEzhE Outcomes : student’s book / Dellar, Hugh,2011 Basic English grammar / Betty Schrampfer, 2005 |
| 3 | Facebook and chatbots (article) vocabulary exercise How to write a summary (group work) 5W1H Summary organizer | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 4 | How to make a great presentation? (tools and tips) + Visual analysis 1 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOzScv_45Vs The power of visual storytelling : how to use visuals, videos, and social media to market your brand / 2014 |
| 5 | Visual analysis | College oral communication /Chan, Marsha, 2006 |
| 6 | Presentations | - Choose an artwork to present in group week 7, This presentation will count as a bonus for the final exam. |
| 7 | Presentations | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| 8 | Video + Article + summary + vocabulary | Great writing / Keith S., 2020 |
| 9 | Will Smith’ slap + Video + Article + vocabulary exercice | College oral communication, Roemer, Ann E., 2006 |
| 9 | Interview techniques and most common questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd8r_KM0BbA Write your own interview | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd8r_KM0BbA Language reference for business english : grammar, functions and communication skills / Brieger, Nick, 1992 |
| 10 | How to write a survey? | Great writing / Keith S., 2020 |
| 11 | CV Preppin for Job Interview | Great writing / Keith S., 2020 |
| 12 | Expressing your opinion Debate | Great writing / Keith S., 2020 |
| 13 | Preparation for the final exam | Active : skills for communication / Sandy, Chuck, 2009 |
| 14 | practices | Reading the topics mentioned from relevant sources |
| Resources |
| College oral communication /Chan, Marsha, 2006 Active : skills for communication / Sandy, Chuck, 2009 Outcomes : student’s book / Dellar, Hugh,2011 Language reference for business english : grammar, functions and communication skills / Brieger, Nick, 1992 Great writing / Keith S., 2020 The power of visual storytelling : how to use visuals, videos, and social media to market your brand / 2014 English for business studies : a course for business studies and economics students : Mackenzie, Ian,2010 Smoothing your way for academic writing / Erkaya, Odiléa Rocha, 2014 College oral communication, Roemer, Ann E., 2006 Basic English grammar / Betty Schrampfer, 2005 |
| Apart from the booklet containing the professional terms created by the lecturer, various articles on the field, online youtube chats, various interviews with foreign newspapers and celebrities, grammar and correct pronunciation lessons of native English speakers, youtube channels are used as online resources. Various online resources are recommended for efforts to gain correct reading, meaning and accent within the scope of online education. www.ldoceonline.com https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=english+with+lucy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWmi_v6XgAo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmbxommQYuQ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=interview+with+steven+spielberg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwereHMkmrY&t=13s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wW_UHl_br4 |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
| 3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
| 5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
| 7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | X | |||||
| 9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
| 10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | X | |||||
| 12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | X | |||||
| 13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | X | |||||
| 14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | ||||||
| 15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
| 17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |