Medicine (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CORE302@TIP

Course Name:

Intermediate Academic Spoken English

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Foreign Language Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. ZEYNEP GÜLER

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. AYKUT GÜLŞAHİN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To improve students' Listening and Speaking skills

Course Content:

This intermediate course is a follow-up to CORE 301 and it is designed to help students practice and strengthen their listening comprehension through a variety of listening tracks including inferring meaning from the context, listening for rhythm, building schema, using active listening strategies and listening for a particular purpose. Additionally, in this course, students have a chance to practice their expressive language skills including intonation and stress, speaking with aids such as visual aids, keeping the listeners’ attention, conveying the message with non-verbal cues and constructing an argument.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Students can distinguish between main ideas and supporting details in standard texts, presentations and lectures.
2) Students can enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics and they can introduce a conversation topic by using Past Tense.
3) Students can give an effective presentation about a familiar topic. They can give a short, rehearsed talk on a familiar topic.
4) Students can take effective notes while listening to a simple, straightforward presentation or lecture on a familiar topic.
5) Students can recognise emphasis through intonation and stress.
6) Students can identify a speaker's point of view in a simple presentation or lecture aimed at a general audience.
7) Students can carry out a simple informal interview. They can give detailed answers to questions in a face-to-face survey.
8) Midterm Week
9) Students can recognise inferred meaning in a simple presentation or lecture. They can give a simple presentation on an academic topic in their field.
10) Students can take part in routine formal discussions conducted in clear standard speech in which factual information is exchanged. They can describe people's personality and emotions in some detail.
11) Students can contribute to a group discussion if the discussion is conducted slowly and clearly.
12) Students can infer opinions in a simple presentation or lecture, if guided by questions.
13) Students can critically evaluate the effectiveness of slides or other visual materials that accompany a simple presentation.
14) Students can predict the content of a simple presentation or lecture by listening to the introductory statement.
15) Students can distinguish facts from opinions in a simple, straightforward presentation or lecture. They can construct a chain of reasoned argument.
16) Final Week
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Listening for Main Ideas: Listening:1 p. 2-8 (Video) / Listening:2 p. 11- 14 & Academic Survival Skill: p.9-10	Course Book
2)	Managing a Conversation: Focus on Speaking: p. 15 & Warm-up Assignment p. 17	Course Book
3)	Using Active Listening Strategies: Listening:1 p. 24-30 / Listening:2 p. 32-35 (Video)	Course Book
4)	Using Intonation and Stress: Focus on Speaking: p.15 / Warm-up Assignment p. 37 & Academic Survival Skill: p.41-42	Course Book
5)	Listening for a Purpose: Listening:1 p. 44-50 / Listening:2 p. 52-56 (Video)	Course Book
6)	Learning Interviewing Skills: Focus on Speaking: p. 56 & Academic Survival Skill:p. 58 / Warm-up Assignment p. 59	Course Book
7)	Inferring Meaning from Context: Listening:1 p. 66-72 / Listening:2 p. 74-78 (Video)	Course Book
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Keeping a Listener’s Attention: Focus on Speaking: p. 78 & Academic Survival Skill: p. 80-81 / Warm-up Assignment p. 82	Course Book
10)	Building Schema: Listening:1 p. 88-94 (Video) / Listening:2 p. 96-100 Using Register and Tone: Focus on Speaking: p. 78 & Academic Survival Skill: p. 101-102 / Warm-up Assignment: p. 102-103	Course Book
11)	Predicting and Inferring Ideas: Listening:1 p. 110-117 / Listening 2: p. 123-127 (Video)	Course Book
12)	Speaking with aids: Focus on Speaking: p.127 & Academic Survival Skill: p. 122-123 / Warm-up Assignment: p. 123-124	Course Book
13)	Listening for Rhythm: Listening:1 p. 130-138 / Listening:2 p. 141-145 (Video) Enhancing Your Message with Non-Verbal Communication: Focus on Speaking: p. 140 & Academic Survival Skill: p. 149-150 / Warm-up Assignment: p. 82	Course Book
14)	Distinguishing Fact from Opinion: Listening:1 p. 152-159 / Listening 2: p. 167-170 (Video)	Course Book
15)	Constructing an Argument: Focus on Speaking: p. 165-166 & Academic Survival Skill: p. 170 / Warm-up Assignment: p. 166-167	Course Book
16)	Final Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Pearson LEAP 2 Intermediate Academic Listening and Speaking
References:	Online materials and worksheets

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
Program Outcomes
1) Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2) Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment
3) Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine
4) Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.
5) Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
6) Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods
7) Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed
8) Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications
9) Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health
10) Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System
11) Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community
12) Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles
13) Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations
14) Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment
15) Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects
16) Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2)	Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment
3)	Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine
4)	Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.
5)	Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
6)	Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods
7)	Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed
8)	Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications
9)	Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health
10)	Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System
11)	Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community
12)	Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles
13)	Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations
14)	Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment
15)	Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects
16)	Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Project preparation
Q&A / Discussion
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Group project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	5	% 20
Project	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	64
Study Hours Out of Class	16	16
Homework Assignments	16	16
Midterms	16	16
Final	16	16
Total Workload		128