Course Objectives: |
The students will be able to understand simple reading texts and small conversations in English. They’ll also be able write and speak about daily activities. |
Course Content: |
Grammar: The verb TO BE ; imperatives (classroom instructions); subject pronouns; a and an ; possessive nouns ; demonstrative pronouns/adjectives (this/that/these/those); singular and plural nouns; quantifiers (how much/many, any, some); count and non-count nouns ; the simple present tense & adverbs of frequency; THERE IS and THERE ARE; CAN and CAN'T(possibility & ability); the simple past tense (verb TO BE; regular & irregular verbs; all forms); possessive adjectives; HAVE/HAS GOT; prepositions of place
Reading & Vocabulary: Numbers, basic adjectives; alphabet, spelling; travelling; countries and nationalities; places (school, house, church, touristic sights etc.); rooms and furniture; lifestyles; daily routines; jobs; people and family relations; personality and personality adjectives; time expressions; social events; shopping & things to buy; habits, foods and drinks; biography, dates and time phrases; collocations
Writing: Punctuation; simple sentence; compound sentence; form filling; writing an e-mail and a blog; linkers (and, but, or); free paragraph writing (descriptive- family, a place; daily routine, special event); writing a short report; writing a recipe; writing a biography (using "because" and "so")
Listening and Speaking: Introducing yourself/oneself; giving info about a place; making requests, understanding one's situation; hotel reservation; listening and speaking about daily routines and jobs; ask and answer questions (Wh-/How/Yes/No Questions); listening and talking about/describing others and places; using body language for communication; making arrangements; talking about an occasion; listening/talking about the things people can do at a place; understanding and using shop language; talking about foods, drinks, and eating habits; ordering in a restaurant; listening and talking about past events
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) The students in this course know about basic English grammar structures.
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2) The students in the course recognize the structures of sentences: the ones with auixilary verbs, the Simple Present, and the Simple Past.
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3) In this course students know the English words used for numbers, alphabet, description of people, things and places, countries, nationalities, jobs, family relations, time expressions, foods and drinks, and past lives.
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4) The students in this course know Simple Past forms and talk about past events.
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5) The students in this course can name a few very common everyday objects.
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6) The students in the course recognize the structures of sentences: the ones with auixilary verbs, the Simple Present, and the Simple Past.
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Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) The students in this course know how to use nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs and verbs.
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2) The students in this course follow written oral basic instructions, phone conversations and personal details.
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3) In this course students know the English words used for numbers, alphabet, description of people, things and places, countries, nationalities, jobs, family relations, time expressions, foods and drinks, and past lives.
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Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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1) The students in this course know A1 level vocabulary stated in Common European Framework (CEFR).
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2) The students in this course, after completing this course, can improve the capability of using English language with their own effort.
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3) The students in this course, recognise common words used with listening skills and understand conversations on A1 level.
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4) The students in this course can recognise and say the name of their own country, nationality and language and ask someone what their nationality is.
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Week |
Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
1) |
Numbers 0- 100
The Alphabet & Spelling
Be: I/you/ he/she/it
International English & Classroom Language
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition
Student's book
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2) |
introduce yourself and others
objects word stress; weak forms: this,
that, these, those
present simple: be
this/that, these/those;
possessives
countries and nationalities
objects
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition
Student's Book
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3) |
introduce yourself and others
objects word stress; weak forms: this,
that, these, those
present simple: be
this/that, these/those;
possessives
countries and nationalities
objects
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition
Student's Book
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4) |
link sentences with and, but and or
third person ‘s’
present simple
daily routines;jobs
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition
Studen't Book
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5) |
link sentences with and, but and or
third person ‘s’
present simple
daily routines;jobs
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition
Student's Book
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6) |
have/has got
adverbs of frequency
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition Student's Book
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7) |
have/has got
adverbs of frequency
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition
Student's Book
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8) |
MIDTERM EXAM |
Speakout Elementary Second Edition Student's Book
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9) |
there is/are
prepositions
can for possibility & ability
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition Student's Book
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10) |
there is/are
prepositions
can for possibility & ability
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition Student's Book
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11) |
countable and uncountable
nouns
how much/many; quantifiers
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition Student's Book
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12) |
countable and uncountable
nouns
how much/many; quantifiers
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition Student's Book
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13) |
was/were
dates and time phrases
past simple
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition
Student's Book
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14) |
was/were
dates and time phrases
past simple
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Speakout Elementary Second Edition
Student's Book
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Explains the basic, theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field of computer programming. |
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1.1 Knows the basic concepts in the field of information technologies. |
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1.2 Defines the problems that s/he may face in the field of computer programming. |
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1.3 Have the analytical thinking skills required by computer programming. |
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1.4 Defines the fundamentals of programming and algorithm information. |
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1.5 Defines the basics of web design. |
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1.6 Have knowledge about the basic concepts and management of computer networks. |
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Knows the techniques, tools and information technologies necessary to develop applications related to the field. |
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2.1 Knows the technical and modern tools necessary for applications related to computer programming. |
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2.2 Knows the editors, compilers and platforms used in program development. |
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2.3 Have the necessary program information to edit the visuality of the web page and to develop the web page. |
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2.4 Have knowledge about tools used for database design and management. |
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2.5 Knows game and mobile application development platforms. |
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2.6 Follows technological innovations in software and hardware. |
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Produces solutions by using the theoretical knowledge learned. |
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3.1 Develops programs using analytical thinking skills by using software languages. |
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3.2 Performs the installation and management of computer networks. |
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3.3 Performs coding using game development platforms. |
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3.4 Gains the ability to analyze and design information systems. |
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3.5 Makes graphic design and animation applications. |
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3.6 Realizes web design, software and programming. |
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3.7 Installs and manages operating systems. |
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3.8 Develops database applications. |
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3.9 Learns visual and object-oriented programming. |
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3.10 Produces solutions to problems encountered in computer programming and develops methods to solve the problems encountered. |
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4) |
Applies the theoretical knowledge learned in business life for a semester. |
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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5) |
Acquires the competencies defined as the institutional outcomes of Beykoz University on the basic level, inline with the expectations of business world and the society. |
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5.1 Acquires competency of analyzing and solving the problems. |
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5.2 Has awareness for ethical and social responsibility. |
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5.3 Takes responsibility as a team member in works and operations of his/her field. |
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5.4 Is aware of written, verbal communication and interaction. |
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5.5 Follows the developments of advanced technology and digital transformation. |
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5.6 Acquires the awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.7 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.8 Evaluates the developments of his/her field with the understanding of an entrepreneur. |
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5.9 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least A2 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B1). |
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WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Course |
14 |
4 |
56 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Application |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Study Hours Out of Class |
10 |
1 |
10 |
Presentations / Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Homework Assignments |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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68 |
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Quizzes |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Midterms |
1 |
3 |
3 |
Semester Final Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
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8 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
76 |
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
4 |