| Course Objectives: |
Improving skills of speaking, writing, listening and reading in English at the basic level. |
| Course Content: |
Grammar and Reading:
Grammar topics include comparison, superlative, present tense, going. In terms of reading and vocabulary, many different topics such as travel adjectives, places, social networking sites, appearance, movie genres are covered.
Writing
The writing section includes a variety of tasks such as checking and correcting vacation information, comparing holiday destinations, commenting on a photo to improve pronoun usage. There are also writing activities such as comparing different travel options and writing a story using conjunctions.
Listening and Speaking:
Listening and speaking activities include travel-oriented topics such as talking about travel preferences, describing parts of a city, watching a video about an itinerary. Different topics such as talking about actors, describing people's appearance, talking about future plans are also covered. In addition, topics such as talking about unusual weather, exchanging information about illnesses and health are also suggested for listening and speaking practice. |
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 can introduce themselves and their families and talk about their neighbourhood, hobbies, skills and what they like or dislike in English.
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2) The students in this course can talk about their experiences in the past and ask questions in target language.
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3) The students in this course can understand and opine on an A1 level text they read.
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4) The students in this course can understand simple spoken commands in a game or sport and basic factual statements
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5) The students in this course can follow short, simple written directions (e.g. to go from X to Y), understand short written notices, signs and instructions with visual support.
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6) The students in this course can use some very basic words to ask for food and drink; name very common forms of transport; ask for and give a phone number; say their own age and ask someone about their age; ask someone what their job is and establish basic social contacts with simple, polite greetings and farewells.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) The students in this course can understand short, simple messages on postcards, emails and social networks.
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2) The students in this course can follow speech which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long pause and simple, everyday transactions (e.g. shopping and eating out) if carried out slowly and clearly.
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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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Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
| 1) |
talk about activities you like
talk about books, TV and music
say what you like doing and prefer
Like+ing / Present Continous: I'm and are you…?
Words for activities
Country adjectives
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook |
| 2) |
talk about people and things from other countries
talk about clothes you want to buy
ask and give opinions
this-these / me too / I prefer this/these, one/ones
Buying clothes
Are you a big reader?
Writing about activities you like
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook |
| 3) |
talk about what people are doing
explain why someone isn't there
Present Continous: All forms
Collocations - maybe
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook |
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talk about houses and rooms
ask about things you can't find
talk about working at home
Personal pronouns
In the house
Verbs and people
Homeworkers
Sending messages
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook |
| 5) |
Unit 7-8 Revision and review for unit 7-8
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook
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| 6) |
Exam week |
National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook
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| 7) |
Official holiday |
National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook
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| 8) |
talk about health and problems
ask people if they are better
talk about what's important in a country or society
Time phrases for the past
Bad health and accidents
Country and society
Write about things you want and don't want in life
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook
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| 9) |
talk about small and large quantities
talk about how you know people
ask about places people have been to
Quantity Meeting and moving
Iceland: Possibly the best country in the world
Write about health and problems ,
How you know people
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook
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| 10) |
talk about the weather & tell people about future plans and predictions
make plans with other people.
talk about some simple news stories.
ask questions about the news
Future: am are is going
Summer and winter
Writing about the weather
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook
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| 11) |
say what's happening near you
Past forms review Enteraintment / National and international news ,
A year of fun in one weekend
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook
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talk about celebrations and events
invite people and reply.
talk about dates and when things happen
Questions review
Explaining when: time phrases
Months
A Changed Life: John Bird
Writing about future events and inviting people
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook
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| 13) |
talk about your life
take part in a guided tour
ask questions about people and places
Explaining why: Because and So
Life events
History
A very short history of Suwon Hwaseong
Asking a tour guide for instructions
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook
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| 14) |
Overall revision
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Student's Book
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National Geographic Outcomes Beginner Online Workbook
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
| 1) |
Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design. |
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| 2) |
Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design. |
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| 3) |
Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective. |
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| 4) |
Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods. |
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Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets. |
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| 6) |
Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work. |
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Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions. |
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Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline. |
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| 9) |
Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design. |
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Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences. |
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Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable. |
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Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes. |
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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 |
28 |
1 |
28 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
- |
- |
94 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Quizzes |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| Midterms |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Semester Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
- |
- |
4 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
98 |
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
4 |