Basic English Speaking Skills (ENG393) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
Basic English Speaking Skills	ENG393	General Elective	3	0	0	3	4

Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A

Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies	.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)	MDB Öğretim Görevlileri / DML Instructors
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	ENG393 is an elective course designed for elementary and intermediate students seeking to enhance their English language proficiency, particularly in listening and speaking. The course aims to equip students with the essential skills necessary for confident expression in both academic and professional environments suitable to their levels.
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Reading • identify the main ideas and supporting details from readings, • prepare to discuss on the topics covered in the readings, Listening • grasp main and minor details by listening attentively to audio texts, • listen and raise awareness about different cultural backgrounds in communication styles, • engage in authentic materials, such as podcasts, interviews, TED talks, or academic lectures, to simulate real-world listening contexts and challenges, Speaking - Informal speaking skills: • engage in informal conversations by practicing conversational techniques, • start and maintain small talk in casual and professional settings using appropriate verbal and non-verbal language, • share personal stories, anecdotes, or experiences to build interpersonal relationships, - Formal speaking skills: • plan, organize, and deliver effective presentations by utilizing presentation tools to enhance visual impact and audience engagement during formal presentations, • make short presentations to inform the audience about a certain subject and give them a clear understanding of the main ideas or issues, • convey ideas, information, and requests clearly and concisely over the telephone, utilizing professional telephone etiquette • give self-introductory speeches, effectively communicating personal background, interests, accomplishments, and goals to build connections in personal, academic, and professional settings, • take part in role-playing formal scenarios, such as business meetings, negotiations, and interviews, Writing • apply effective note-taking strategies to aid comprehension and evaluation of spoken information during lectures, discussions, and presentations, • make notes by actively synthesizing, summarizing, and reflecting on information gathered from written or oral input.
Course Content	This course provides students with a range of basic communicative activities aimed at activating their existing skills to participate effectively in basic communicative contexts. Students will practice how to communicate accurately in academic or professional environments with confidence.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	Course Orientation	Course Memo
2	Listening for main ideas and specific information in conversations Unit 1: Meeting New People, Learning New Things	Course Book pp: 2-9
3	Checking for context clues, critical thinking Unit 1: Meeting New People, Learning New Things	Course Book pp: 10-17
4	Speaking from notes, calling for information Unit 1: Meeting New People, Learning New Things	Course Book pp: 18-21
5	Listening to a story for distinguishing "can" and "can't" Unit 2: Come Rain or Shine	Course Book pp: 22-32
6	Listening to weather forecast, speaking about weather and seasons Unit 2: Come Rain or Shine	Course Book pp: 33-41
7	Listening for specific information, speaking about food shopping Unit 3: Diet? A Piece of Cake!	Course Book pp: 42-52
8	Listening to and following instructions, giving and taking order in a restaurant Unit 3: Diet? A Piece of Cake!	Course Book pp: 53-61
9	Listening for main ideas and specific information in conversations, note taking using a concept map Unit 4: A Connected World	Course Book pp: 62-72
10	Listening to, asking for and giving directions Unit 4: A Connected World	Course Book pp: 73-81
11	Talking about table manners, apologizing and responding to apologies, discussing cultural norms, comparing cultures Unit 6: Multicultural Communities	Course Book pp: 102-121
12	Listening for main idea and details, using a WH graphic organizer Unit 8: Infotainment	Course Book pp: 142-152
13	Expressing opinions, summarizing and narrating a story or a plot, presenting a movie or TV series Unit 8: Infotainment	Course Book pp: 153-161
14	Presentations	Presentations
15	Revision	Revision
16	Final Exam

Sources

Course Book	1. New Interactions Level 2, Mc Graw Hill,2020
Other Sources	2. MDB öğretim görevlileri tarafından hazırlanan ek materyaller/Supplementary Materials prepared by DML instructors

Evaluation System

Requirements	Number	Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation	-	-
Laboratory	-	-
Application	3	30
Field Work	-	-
Special Course Internship	-	-
Quizzes/Studio Critics	1	15
Homework Assignments	1	20
Presentation	-	-
Project	-	-
Report	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury	-	-
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	35
Toplam	6	100

Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work	100
Total	100

Course Category

Core Courses	X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	Level of Contribution
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to define a creative problem in the focus of design, to develop ideas for solution, to think critically and to synthesize the acquired knowledge to create design solutions
2	To have the competence to present the comprehensive and in-depth knowledge gained in the design discipline effectively and confidently in academic platforms
3	To have the ability to manage design projects effectively from the initial idea stage to the implementation
4	To identify the required research in the field of design, to use the appropriate research methods and techniques, and to interpret and incorporate research results into the design process.
5	To have the ability to put theoretical design knowledge into practice and to produce innovative solutions
6	To be able to communicate verbally and in writing in international environments and to follow the design-oriented agenda
7	To be able to take an active role in both individual and team-based projects and to be able to lead and manage these projects
8	To be aware of the socio-cultural, socio-economic and environmental contexts and differences, and to consider the interests of people, society and the environment
9	To have knowledge and understanding of sustainability principles and standards in the field of design
10	To evaluate the knowledge and skills in the field of design with an approach that can produce critical, counter thesis and synthesis
11	To have knowledge and understanding of the necessary intellectual, discursive, scientific, technological, technological, aesthetic, artistic, historical and cultural infrastructure for the field
12	To be aware of the changing contexts and requirements in the field of design and to have the motivation and competence for lifelong learning
13	To have knowledge and understanding of the legal framework and standards, corporate and ethical values related to the field
14	To have the ability to express design ideas in two and three dimensions using written and visual presentation techniques and tools including information technologies and artificial intelligence applications
15	To learn the materials, production technologies and software within the scope of Industrial Design and to use them in the design process

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory
Application	3	1	3
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	16	2	32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments	1	5	5
Quizzes/Studio Critics	1	2	2
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	10	10
Total Workload			100