DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
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
GEP1432	English for Specific Purposes I	Fall	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:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. PERİHAN DUYGU TEKGÜL AKIN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	To provide students with academic vocabulary and reading strategies to comprehend academic texts in their subject-specific area and 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. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, practice, individual work, group work, technology-supported learning and use of digital resources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course requirements, syllabus, evaluation system and materials
2)	Word and meaning	Stated in the syllabus.
3)	Collocation	Stated in the syllabus.
4)	Conventions in academic writing	Stated in the syllabus.
5)	Key academic vocabulary	Stated in the syllabus.
6)	The structure of scholarly texts	Stated in the syllabus.
7)	Reading for substance: skimming, scanning and careful reading	Stated in the syllabus.
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Critical reading, marginal note-taking	Stated in the syllabus.
10)	Fact and opinion	Stated in the syllabus.
11)	Logical fallacies	Stated in the syllabus.
12)	An overview of the research process	Stated in the syllabus.
13)	Paraphrasing	Stated in the syllabus.
14)	Summarizing

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	3	% 50
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	12	4	48
Quizzes	3	10	30
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			119

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)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.