GEP0432 English for Specific Purposes IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0432 English for Specific Purposes I Fall
Spring
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor ELİF CANAN ONAT
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: 1. to identify the specific language
2. to demonstrate the language appropriate to the activities of the discipline in terms of grammar, lexis, register, study skills, discourse and genre

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. to guess unknown vocabulary from context
2. to use complex sentence structures and academic phrases
3. to identify the audience, tone, and purpose in specific language
4. to analyze coherence, cohesion, and unity in specific language
5. to summarize in specific language
6. to paraphrase in specific language
7. to apply rules and conventions of academic writing
8. to write a piece of writing in specific language

Course Content

ESP language skills based on the definition of CEFR C Level

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
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Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Complied Course Materials, OUP and CUP materials, and Internet sources
References: Stated in the syllabus.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 10 % 40
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Homework Assignments 14 1 14
Quizzes 10 1 10
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 125

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) Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media.
2) Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video.
3) Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.
4) Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.
5) Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video.
6) Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video.
7) Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture
8) Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images.
9) Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.
10) Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.
11) Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.
12) Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.
13) Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.
14) Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.