COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Essential Speaking Skills in English
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ENG 310
Spring
3
0
3
4
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims at improving students' speaking skills in several different key areas and focuses on an interactive approach in order to fully involve students in this process.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • to speak more confidently and fluently
  • to participate in informal and formal discussions effectively
  • to conduct a range of academic and work-related situations through the medium of role plays
  • to react to each others' opinions and give relevant feedback
  • to organize their thoughts into coherent and structured ideas
  • participate in a formal interview
Course Description ENG 310 is a compulsory course for third year students and is designed to enable them to speak more effectively while expressing themselves in a variety of areas, such as business related and academic related topics. These areas range from participating in discusiions to presenting information in the form of short presentations, known as Pecha Kuchas. Students will also take part in role plays and formal debates.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Course book Unit 01 – Introduction to Speaking
2 Course book Unit 02 – Personality
3 Course book Unit 03 – Exploring Famous Art
4 Course book Unit 04 – Memory
5 Course book Unit 05 – The Art of Listening
6 Course book Unit 06 – Trust
7 Course book Unit 07 – Retail Sales
8 Course book Unit 08 – Conflict Resolution
9 Course book Unit 09 – Applying for a Schengen Visa
10 Course book Unit 10 - Schengen Visa Interview
11 Oral Exam (Role Play)
12 Oral Exam (Role Play)
13 Oral Exam (Role Play)
14 Review and catch up
15 Review and catch up
16 Final Exam (Oral Interview)
Course Notes/Textbooks

The Compass - Route to Academic Speaking, Nüans Publishing, 2014

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
20
Laboratory / Application
-
-
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
5
Presentation / Jury
-
-
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
75
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
25
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
-
Study Hours Out of Class
15
2
30
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
5
Presentation / Jury
-
-
Project
1
7
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
12
Final Exams
1
15
    Total
122

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to analyze complex problems in the field of logistics and supply chains

2

To be able to have good knowledge of sector related market leaders, professional organizations, and contemporary developments in the logistics sector and supply chains

3

To be able to participate in the sector-related communication networks and improve professional competencies within the business sector

4

To be able to use necessary software, information and communication technologies in the fields of logistics management and supply chain

5

To be able to understand and utilize the coordination mechanisms and supply chain integration

6

To be able to analyze the logistics and supply chain processes using the management science perspective and analytical approaches

7

To be able to design, plan and model in order to contribute to decision making within the scope of logistics and supply chains

8

To be able to interpret and evaluate the classical and contemporary theories in the field of logistics and supply chains

9

To be able to conduct projects and  participate in teamwork in the field of logistics and supply chains

10

To be able to have an ethical perspective and social responsiveness when making and evaluating decisions.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of logistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).

12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest