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MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ENG1072 English II Spring 1 2 2 3

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Lecturer SABAHAT SEDA ERCAN
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor GİZEM YAMAN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA POLAT
Instructor ANIL GÜNAYDIN
Instructor SELİN EYÜBOĞLU GÜNDOĞDU
Recommended Optional Program Components: It doesn't exist in this program.
Course Objectives: This lesson aims to improve students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and prepare them for the challenges of an undergraduate academic program conducted in English and for occupational purposes. Specifically, the course has three main objectives: to develop students’ abilities to read a variety of authentic English texts, to expand and strengthen their vocabulary, and to introduce students to Business English.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Be able to comprehend and construct daily dialogues.
2. Be able to write and speak about daily subjects with simple structures and vocabulary knowledge.
3. Be able to comprehend authentic materials of the target language.

Course Content

WEEK 1:
INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
WEEK 2:
“BUSINESS ACCOMMODATION”
WEEK 3:
“OUT OF THE OFFICE”
READIING ASSIGNMENT 1 (RA): “THREE WINNING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES”
WEEK 4:
“DEVELOPING CONTACTS”
RA2: “COMMUNICATING BETTER AT WORK”
WEEK 5:
“CULTURAL ISSUES”
RA3: “TEN TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS NETWORKING”
WEEK 6:
“TEAM WORK”
WEEK 7:
“ENTERTAINING CLIENTS”
RA4: “LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURAL AWARENESS WHEN COMMUNICATING”
WEEK 8:
“COMPANY FINANCES”
WEEK 9:
“ STARTING UP”
RA5: “TEAM WORK AND TEAM BUILDING ESSENTIALS”
WEEK 10:
“JOB APPLICATIONS”
RA6: “ENTERTAINING CLIENTS”
WEEK 11:
“RECRUITMENT”
WEEK 12
TASK 1
WEEK 13
TASK 2
WEEK 14
LISTENING REVIEW

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Genel İngilizce tekrarı Revision of English grammar structures Genel İngilizce tekrarı Revision of English grammar structures
2) Kaba ya da kibar tonlamaları birbirinden ayırabilme Distinguishing polite and rude intonation Otelleri ya da otel tesisleri ile ilgili kelime çalışmaları Vocabulary to describe hotels and hotel facilities
3) "Thinking outside the box" makalesi Reading activity Verilen metinden ilgili kelimeleri çıkarma ve anlama Vocabulary at a given text
4) "Business Network International (BNI)" makalesi okunması Article reading activity Verilen metinden ilgili kelimeleri çıkarma ve anlama Guessing vocabulary from context
5) Kültürel farklılılar üzerine yazılacak yazı A writing activity about cultural differences Genel İngilizce çalışması, Noktalama işaretleri üzerinde çalışmalar, Yazı organizasyonu üzerinde çalışmalar. Grammar rules revision, punctuation and organization in writing.
6) "Marketing in China" isimli makaleyi okuma anlama Verilen metinden ilgili kelimeleri çıkarma ve anlama
7) "Kaizen" makalesini okuma ve anlama Article reading activity Verilen metindeki ilgili kelimeleri çıkarma ve anlama Guessing vocabulary from the context
8) Vize Haftası Midterm Week Vize Haftası Midterm Week
9) "Business Golf" isimli makalenin okunması Reading an article Verilen metinde ilgili kelimeleri çıkarma ve anlama Guessing vocabulary from the context
10) "Halma: A secretive success" isimli makalenin okunması. Reading an article. Bir muhasebe müdürünün sunumu. A presentation by a company finance director.
11) "Smoothie Drinks" isimli makalenin okunması. Reading an article. Bir makalenin özetini yazabilme. Giving a summary of an article.
12) "Online recruitment" isimli makaleyi okuma ve anlama Reading an article. Bir CV içine yazılabilecek bilgileri ayıklama. Categorising information for a CV.
13) "A Christmas Text" isimli yazıyı okuma ve anlama. Reading an article Verilen metindeki ilgili kelimeleri çıkarma ve anlama. Guessing vocabulary from yhe context.
14) Genel Tekrar General revision Genel Tekrar General revision

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Whitby, Norman. Business Benchmark Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate,
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009.
References: 1. Personal Study Book (Business Benchmark)
2. “Inside Reading 1-2-3” (OUP), internet resources
3. “Concepts for Today” by Lorraine C. Smith, Nancy Nici Mare

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 90
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 90

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 2 2 4
Presentations / Seminar 1 2 2
Homework Assignments 3 5 15
Quizzes 3 3 9
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs.
2) Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials.
3) Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping
4) Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge.
5) Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system.
6) Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench.
7) Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches.
8) Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects.
9) ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits.
10) Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis
11) Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming
12) Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers. 5