Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Foreign Language II ING102 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator
Instructors
Assistants
Goals The goal of this course is to train students to be competent in comprehending spoken language and being able communicate well and present their works in the target language by means of having them present 2 different topic-based presentations.
Course Content Presentations on free topics students choose i.e. some cities, famous people, favorite activities, etc., presentations on more specific topics chosen from The National Geographic Readers
Learning Outcomes - Student gain ability to express via preparation and presentation (10-20 minute) focusing on organization and use of visual aids
- Know how to use correctly a variety of language functions such as asking questions and explaining
- Identify the differences between a formal speech and a daily conversation
- Demonstrate increasing conversation skills in common real-life situations, using appropriate vocabulary
- Be motivated to self-evaluate their own speech and take responsibility for continuing academic/professional development.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction, Meeting students, Description of the content of the course. A sample presentation by the instructor. Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
2. Week Presentations on free topics students choose (for about 10 minutes) i.e. some cities, famous people, favorite activities, etc. (İzmir, UNIFEB, Taylor Swift, Yaşar, Milan Baros, etc.) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
3. Week Presentations on free topics students choose (for about 10 minutes) i.e. some cities, famous people, favorite activities, etc. (flowers, dreams, snow, cartoon, Nicola Tesla, scuba diving, Golden) Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
4. Week Presentations on free topics students choose (for about 10 minutes) i.e. some cities, famous people, favorite activities, etc. (Mevlana, Caroline Wozniachki, Mercedes SLS, İstanbul, Al Pacino) Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
5. Week Presentations on free topics students choose (for about 10 minutes) i.e. some cities, famous people, favorite activities, etc. (Bungee Jumping, Cüneyt Arkın, Michael Jackson, Formula-1, Kemal Sunal, etc.) Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
6. Week Presentations on free topics students choose (for about 10 minutes) i.e. some cities, famous people, favorite activities, etc. (Sıla, Black Sea, Online Games, Türkan Şoray, etc.) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
7. Week Presentations on free topics students choose (for about 10 minutes) i.e. some cities, famous people, favorite activities, etc. (Manga, Pixar Animations, My name is Earl, Kırklareli, etc.) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
8. Week Midterm Exam Course Hours
9. Week Presentations on more specific topics chosen from The National Geographic Readers (Footprint Reading Library Collection) for about 20 minutes. (Cupid the Dolphin, Egypt, Confucianism in China, The amazing human body, etc.) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
10. Week Presentations on more specific topics chosen from The National Geographic Readers (Footprint Reading Library Collection) for about 20 minutes.(Zoo dentist, pandas, night hunter, squid, etc.) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
11. Week Presentations on more specific topics chosen from The National Geographic Readers (Footprint Reading Library Collection) for about 20 minutes. (Birds in paradise, Capoeira dance, Solar System, etc.) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
12. Week Presentations on more specific topics chosen from The National Geographic Readers (Footprint Reading Library Collection) for about 20 minutes. (Spiders, silkworms, A real winner, penguins, star wars-space walk ,etc.) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
13. Week Presentations on more specific topics chosen from The National Geographic Readers (Footprint Reading Library Collection) for about 20 minutes. (Skydiving, butler school, painting, wild animal town, fortune telling, etc.) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
14. Week Presentations on more specific topics chosen from The National Geographic Readers (Footprint Reading Library Collection) for about 20 minutes. (Dangerous dining, Mount Fuji, Maya Civilization, dolphins, killer bees, etc.) Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
Recommended Sources
1) English grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, Cambridge. 2) English for Life Student’s Book&Workbook Tom Hutchinson. 3) New Headway Elementary Student’s Book&Workbook, Liz and John Soars, third edition.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY2 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY5 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY9 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 11 11
Final 1 12 12
Classroom Activities 2 14 28
Total Workload 51
ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0