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  Course Description
Course Name : Foreign Language I (english)

Course Code : IN 111

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : LecturerDr. MUHİTTİN ERSUNGUR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of immediate relevance (e.g basic personal and family information)
Exchanges information on familiar and routine matters
Understands the main points of a text related to everyday life
Produces simply connected text on topics of personal interest
Describes his/her background in simple terms
Gives ideas, reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
Deals with situations in an area where the language is spoken

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : IN 111 Foreign Language I (english)

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Get students understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting the needs of a concrete type. Introduce him/herself and others and ask and answer questions such as where he/she lives people he/she knows. Interact in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

Course Contents : Greetings, names and ages : Numbers, Days, months, seasons, This is ...., that is..... What time is it? Actions in progress: Who ....? What ....? Where .....? Talking about present habits: Prepositions of time; at, on, in Abilities and inabilities; can, can’t: A family tree, Possessive Pronouns (my, your, his, her, its, our, their), Family members, Obligations, prohibitions and lack of necessity; must, mustn’t, don’t have, doesn’t ,have to Possession: have got, has got ..., How much .......?, how many .......? A lot of, much, many Prepositions of place; under, near, on, next to, between, below, above, into, at, out of Making suggestions; Let’s ..., shall we ....?, why don’t we ...? Asking for help; Can you ...? Preference: would ... like... ?

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introducing yourself-plurals-what is /are-to be questions-nationalities and countries Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
2 Possessive (‘s) and adjectives-present simple-Describing a special/typical day Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
3 Present simple questions and negatives-adjectives-verbs-nouns Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
4 Talking about a holiday- a, an, any, some Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
5 Talking about possessions-have/has got Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
6 Talking about sports you like/hate-verb + -ing Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
7 Asking for information in a shop- there is /are – a, an, any, some Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
8 Adverbs of frequency-class survey on weekend activities Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
9 Prepositions of place-telling where things are- present continuous for now Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
10 Midterm test (visa) Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
11 Making requests-ordering food and drinks in a cafe-‘can’ for ability Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
12 Past simple of ‘be’ and regular verbs-discussion what you did last week Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
13 Past simple irregular verbs Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
14 İnterviewing your partner and writing an article Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
15 Repetition Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method
16/17 Final Exam Textbooks and reference books Grammar Translation Method


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  College English by Dr. Muhittin Ersungur
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 0
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 Takes responsibility , leads and works effectively as an individual and /or within a team. 1
2 Gains required foreign language knowledge about his/her occupancy at B1 level. 1
3 Defines the educational needs in the field of architecture, undertakes literature review, reaches knowledge and uses databases. 1
4 Designs using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of architecture, examines and interprets facts and phenomenons by using scientific methods and techniques. 1
5 Develops himself/herself continously by specifying his/ her needs toward his/her interest and talents, scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas as well as occupancy improvement. 1
6 Develops an attitude in favour of lifelong learning and uses gathered knowledge for public benefit. 1
7 Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. 1
8 Develops, evaluates and applies an architectural project with a comprehensive plan from the design phase to the phase of application project (structural and environmental systems, safety issues, seperators, etc.). 1
9 Generates public awareness in the field of architecture, acquires skills for sustainable use of design parameters. 1
10 Understands and interprets guidelines of structures under vertical and horizontal forces and development and implementation of contemporary structural systems. 1
11 Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development. 1
12 Effectively uses written and oral communication skills, follows and organizes seminars and meetings in the field of architecture, prepares projects and follows foreign publications using foreign language skills. 1
13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 1
14 Collects data, develops designs, evaluates conclusions, identifies problems and develops solutions in the field of architecture. 1
15 Prepares plans and projects individually for any kind of work in the field of architecture, does consulting and peer-reviewing. 1
16 Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. 1
17 Uses computer software, technologies of informatics and communication needed in the field of architecture. 1
18 Applies basic architectural principles in the levels of building, interior design and urban design. 1
19 Gains consciousness for identification and preservation of historical settings, prepares documents on historical monuments and sites, knows and uses required techniques for preparation of restoration projects. 1
* 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) 2 2 4
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 38
Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.52
ECTS Credit: 2