Faculty Of Fıne Arts, Desıgn And Archıtecture
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Course Information

ENGLISH I
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
FLE101 Fall 3 0 3 3

Prerequisites and co-requisites
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Required
Level of Course Bachelor's
Lecturer Duygu Atilla
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course This course intends to develop students’ language skills based on the terminology used in their fields. This course is committed to practical communicative methodology.
Contents of the Course This course is a 3 hour course aims to empower students with language and life skills which they need to carry out their career goals. To this end the courses provide the students with background in major concepts and ample opportunities for students to build awareness and practice the language in real-life scenarios. The courses will provide opportunities to practice language students need for work in their profession.

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 Developing academic speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills
2 Identifying related terminology
3 Developing personal strategies for reviewing new related vocabulary
4 Using vocabulary in a variety of academic speaking, listening, writing, and reading activities
5 Discussing a variety of topics needed for work in the students’ professions
6 Evaluating a variety of texts

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Reading: Uptown Art Museum Vocabulary: Art Movements Definitions/Words in context Listening and speaking: Describing expectations and using key terms Writing: completing a brochure Reading: Architecture- Reaching for the Sky Discussion: Discussing periods, style of period, building materials and their characteristics. Presentation, Discussion, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Method, Task-based Learning
2 Vocabulary: Shapes guessing meaning from context Listening and speaking: Expressing doubt Writing: completing a design feedback form Reading: Top Ten Ages of Architecture Discussion: Discussing architectural periods and their characteristics Presentation, Discussion, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Method, Task-based Learning
3 Introduction to Presentation Presentation Skills and tools Concluding a presentation Strategies of writing outlines for presentations Presentation, Discussion, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Method, Task-based Learning
4 Vocabulary: Describing light/Describing Color Definitions/synonyms/words in context Reading: Understanding Light An Introduction to Color Listening and speaking: Identifying an error/ Making a suggestion Reading and discussion: The Statue of Liberty Vocabulary game: Brainstorming: Types of building: Agricultural buildings Presentation, Discussion, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Method, Task-based Learning
5 Vocabulary: Describing Placement Definitions/synonyms/words in context Listening and speaking: asking for an opinion Reading and discussion: Skyscrapers Writing: Writing an essay “Why couldn’t build very tall buildings 100 years ago?” Checking and editing the outlines for presentations Presentation, Discussion, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Method, Task-based Learning
6 Vocabulary: Describing styles Definitions/words in context Listening and speaking: Disagreeing with an opinion Reading and discussion: Just as Good As the Original Vocabulary game: brainstorming: Types of buildings: commercial buildings Checking the last points of outlines for presentations Presentation, Discussion, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Method, Task-based Learning
7 Vocabulary: Physical Materials Guessing meaning from context/definitions/sentence-level exercises Listening and speaking: adding information/making an apology Writing: writing an equipment accident report Reading and discussion: An Unusual Style Presentation, Discussion, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Method, Task-based Learning
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Vocabulary: Basic actions Definitions/sentence-level exercises Reading: Memo Listening and speaking: Talking about deadlines/introducing a problem Vocabulary game: brainstorming: Types of buildings: government buildings Presentation, Discussion, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Method, Task-based Learning
10 Vocabulary: Sketches and drawings Guessing meaning from context Reading: Mail: Sketches and Drawings Listening and speaking: asking about completion Writing: describe your favorite artifact Vocabulary game: brainstorming: Types of buildings: industrial and military buildings Presentation, Discussion, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Method, Task-based Learning
11 PRESENTATION WEEK Presentation
12 PRESENTATION WEEK Presentation
13 Vocabulary: Types of arts Definitions/words in context/sentence-level exercises Reading: Applied Arts Program Listening and speaking: Identifying a main idea Reading and discussion: The Design of Everyday Objects Presentation, Discussion, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Method, Task-based Learning
14 Vocabulary: words related to fine arts Words in context/definitions/sentence-level exercises Listening and speaking: asking about location Reading and discussion: The Design of Living Space Presentation, Discussion, Audio-lingual Method, Communicative Method, Task-based Learning
15 REVIEW FOR THE FINAL EXAM Discussion
16 Final Exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Career Paths Art & Design Express Publishing Virginia Evans- Jenny Dooley- Henrietta P. Rogers

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 30% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam
3 10% Mid-Term Project Mid-Term Project

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 Developing academic speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills 16͵18 1͵2͵3
2 Identifying related terminology 16͵18 1͵2͵3
3 Developing personal strategies for reviewing new related vocabulary 16͵18 1͵2͵3
4 Using vocabulary in a variety of academic speaking, listening, writing, and reading activities 16͵18 1͵2͵3
5 Discussing a variety of topics needed for work in the students’ professions 16͵18 1͵2͵3
6 Evaluating a variety of texts 16͵18 1͵2͵3
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 3 42
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 2 28
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 6 6
8 Midterm Exam 1 1 1
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
11 Midterm Project 1 6 6
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 6 6
16 Final Exam 1 1 1
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