ACL1005 Developing Speaking Skills IBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERINGGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
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
ACL1005 Developing Speaking Skills I Spring 3 0 3 7
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: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Students will learn to speak English clearly, fluently and with ease. They will become more comfortable in expressing themselves in English.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-Recognize and describe various communication styles.
2-Define nonverbal communication.
3-Demonstrate proper techniques when communicating in writing.
4-Demonstrate techniques for improving group communication.
5-Compare and contrast cultural aspects of communication.

Course Content

Discussions and presentations about short stories, plays, poetry and films.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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.
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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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.