ENG 310 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Mathematics

Course Name

Essential Speaking Skills in English

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
ENG 310	Spring	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites

	To be a junior (3th year) student
or	To be a senior (4th year) student

Course Language

English

Course Type

Required

Course Level

First Cycle

Mode of Delivery

-

Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course

Discussion
Group Work
Simulation
Lecture / Presentation

National Occupation Classification

-

Course Coordinator

Öğr. Gör. Anıl UÇAK

Course Lecturer(s)

Assistant(s)

-

Course Objectives	This course aims at improving students' speaking skills in several different key areas and focuses on an interactive approach in order to fully involve students in this process.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; to speak more confidently and fluently to participate in informal and formal discussions effectively to conduct a range of academic and work-related situations through the medium of role plays to react to each others' opinions and give relevant feedback to organize their thoughts into coherent and structured ideas participate in a formal interview
Course Description	ENG 310 is a compulsory course for third year students and is designed to enable them to speak more effectively while expressing themselves in a variety of areas, such as business related and academic related topics. These areas range from participating in discusiions to presenting information in the form of short presentations, known as Pecha Kuchas. Students will also take part in role plays and formal debates.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction to the course Unit 01: Let’s Talk: Small Talk for Big Connections	Blackboard
2	Unit 02: SDG 14 - Life Below Water	Blackboard
3	Unit 03: Believe or Not: World Traditions	Blackboard
4	Unit 04: SDG 4 – Quality Education	Blackboard
5	Unit 05: SDG 5 – Gender Equality	Blackboard
6	Oral Exam (Role Play)	Assessment
7	Oral Exam (Role Play)	Assessment
8	Midterm Week
9	Unit 06: SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation	Blackboard
10	Unit 07: Cinematic Voices: Speaking and Reviewing Films	Blackboard
11	Unit 08: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger	Blackboard
12	Unit 09: Life on Campus and Beyond	Blackboard
13	Unit 10: SDG Review Unit & Preparation for SDG	Blackboard
14	Oral Exam (Interview)	Assessment
15	Review	Assessment
16	Oral Exam (Interview)

Course Notes/Textbooks	Blackboard Digital Course Pack
Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application	-	-
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	1	10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams	2	70
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	5	100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	-	0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	2	30
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	3	3
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	3	3
Presentation / Jury	1	4	4
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam	2	8	16
Midterms			0
Final Exam			0
		Total	104

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics or theories and applications of statistics.	-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge, interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the fields of mathematics or statistics.	-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to apply mathematics or statistics in real life phenomena with interdisciplinary approach and discover their potentials.	-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach and develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.	-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals, non-professionals.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to take responsibility both as a team member or individual in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field, planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.	-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.	-	-	-	X	-
9	To be able to possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.	-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to connect concrete events and transfer solutions, collect data, analyze and interpret results using scientific methods and having a way of abstract thinking.	-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of Mathematics or Statistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.	-	-	-	X	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.	-	-	-	-	-