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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CORE302

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:

Compulsory 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:

Orta seviyedeki bu ders CORE 301 dersinin devamı niteliğindedir ve içerikten anlam çıkarma, ritim için dinleme, bütüncül düzen oluşturma, aktif dinleme stratejileri kullanma ve belirli bir amaç için dinlemeyi de içeren çeşitli dinleme parçaları aracılığıyla öğrencilerin pratik yapmasına ve dinlediklerini anlamayı pekiştirmelerine yardımcı olmak amacıyla planlanmıştır. Ayrıca öğrenciler bu derste, tonlama ve vurgu, görsel gereçler gibi gereçlerle konuşma, dinleyicilerin ilgisini canlı tutma, sözsüz iletişim işaretleriyle mesajı iletme ve görüş bildirme de dahil olmak üzere, çeşitli anlatımsal dil becerileri üzerinde çalışma imkanı bulmaktadır.

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 Listening and Speaking Intermediate
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) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2)	- To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3)	- To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4)	- To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5)	- To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6)	- To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7)	- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8)	To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9)	- To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10)	- To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11)	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12)	- To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

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