COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

ACL1005

Ders İsmi:

Developing Speaking Skills I

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

English

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Non-Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	Students will learn to speak English clearly, fluently and with ease. They will become more comfortable in expressing themselves in English.
Course Content:	Discussions and presentations about short stories, plays, poetry and films.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to course. Outline of semester. Survival game – what values do we place on human characteristics?
2)	Love and marriage and choices of partners. How do we translate our values into the expression of love? “Happy Endings” by Margaret Atwood	Reading.
3)	Introduction of partners. Interviewing another student and presenting him/her to the class. Practice of presentation skills.	Interview.
4)	“Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguo. The idea of sacrifice and honor. Discussion of film and characters, themes.	Research.
5)	Poetry about love, marriage and choices. Selections include Browning, Shakespeare, Sexton and Frost.	Reading.
6)	“Il Postino” and the poetry of Pablo Neruda. One poet and his vision of love and life.	Reading.
7)	Presentations of poets and songwriters. Power point presentation of Shakespearean sonnets and various ways of presenting.	Powerpoint.
8)
9)	“The Crucible” by Arthur Miller. Values and how we are transformed.	Reading.
10)	Presentations.	Research for presentation.
11)	Debates and controversial subjects. Commercials and capitalism and how we are subliminally affected.	Research.
12)	Presentations.	Research.
13)	“A Christmas Carol” by Dickens. An adaptation of the novella into a play format. Reading and discussion of themes and characters.	Reading.
14)	Debates in teams.	Research.
15)	Final.
16)	Final.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Her dönem için ayrı seçilecek kısa eserler, şiirler...
References:	Various texts and handouts.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	2
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.	3
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics.	3
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.	2
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	48	% 10
Quizzes	3	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Presentation	2	% 20
Midterms	2	% 20
Final	1	% 30
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
Total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Presentations / Seminar	2	12	24
Homework Assignments	3	4	12
Quizzes	3	3	9
Midterms	1	15	15
Final	1	15	15
Total Workload			165