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Course Description Course Name : Discussion Skills Course Code : YDI404 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ERDOĞAN BADA Prof.Dr. ERDOĞAN BADA Lecturer MÜNİRE GÜL SEKİTMEZ BİÇER Learning Outcomes of the Course : Expands their vocabulary of contemporary English and world knowledge of current events Develops techniques of how to begin, continue, and conclude discussions. Presents claims and counterclaims drawing support from sources within a scientific and academic framework. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course is to enable students to express and discuss their own ideas on current issues on academic and daily basis. Course Contents : Participants, in this course, discuss current and controversial topics concerning national and international issues. Each participant attends the course with a text retrieved from reliable news sources and presents it to the group. Contentious views are voiced and discussed introducing new insights into the group’s dynamics. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : R1 Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introducing objectives of the course, talk about the expectations of the teacher and the students. Revision of techniques of discussion skills. - Brain storming, Discussion 2 As fourth year students, students´ experiences and future expectations from their profession Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 3 Up-to-date text from a national/international news source on a current topic Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 4 Up-to-date text from a national/international news source on a current topic Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 5 Daily issues based on newspaper headlines Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 6 Daily issues based on newspaper headlines Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 7 Discussing themes based on previously selected short stories. Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 8 Midterm Reading Group Discussion 9 Discussing themes based on previously selected short stories. Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 10 Analyzing and discussing academic articles Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 11 Analyzing and discussing academic articles Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 12 Discussing teaching philosophies Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 13 Randomly chosen arguable issues Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 14 Randomly chosen arguable issues Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 15 Randomly chosen arguable issues Get prepared for assigned task Brain storming, Discussion 16/17 Final exam Reading Group Discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  National and international mass media Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Defines literary terms. 2 2 Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. 2 3 Benefits of basic concepts and principles while practicising. 3 4 Distinguishes basic concepts and principles in language teaching. 3 5 Transfers knowledge according to the characteristic features of specific age groups. 4 6 Students list testing and assessment methods. 2 7 Applies appropriate testing and assessment methods within context. 2 8 Distinguishes methods of material development, use and adaptation. 3 9 Chooses among methods and materials according to the needs (age, environment and physical conditions) of students 3 10 Adapts and develops materials according to needs. 3 11 Evaluates course books according to the suitability for students´ profile. 3 12 Criticises and chooses course books from different aspects. 2 13 Gains theoretical knowledge of teaching language skills. 4 14 Analyzes and interprets literary texts.. 2 15 Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. 2 16 Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. 2 17 Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. 4 18 Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. 2 19 Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. 2 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 1 14     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 2 4     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 76 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04 ECTS Credit: 3