Department of Political Science and International Relations

ENG 310 | 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

	To be a junior (3th year) student
or	To be a senior (4th year) student

Course Language

English

Course Type

Required

Course Level

First Cycle

Mode of Delivery

Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course

Discussion
Group Work
Simulation
Lecture / Presentation

National Occupation Classification

Course Coordinator

Öğr. Gör. Anıl UÇAK

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

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	to speak more confidently and fluently
2	to participate in informal and formal discussions effectively
3	to conduct a range of academic and work-related situations through the medium of role plays
4	to react to each others' opinions and give relevant feedback
5	to organize their thoughts into coherent and structured ideas
6	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.

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to the Course- Unit 01 – Introduction to Speaking	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 13-20
2	Unit 02 – The Art of Listening	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 21-31
3	Unit 03 – Personality	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 32-40
4	Unit 04 – Exploring Famous Art	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 41-52
5	Unit 05 – Memory	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 53-60
6	Unit 06 – Trust / Acting Responsibly	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 61-70
7	Unit 07 – Retail Sales / Entrepreneurship	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 71-80
8	Unit 08 – Conflict Resolution/The Win Win Solution	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 81-89
9	Speaking Assessment (Role Play)	Assessment
10	Speaking Assessment (Role Play)	Assessment
11	Unit 09 – Applying for a Schengen Visa	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 90-108
12	Unit 10 - Schengen Visa Interview	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 109-118
13	Speaking Assessment (Schengen Visa Interview)	Assessment
14	Speaking Assessment (Schengen Visa Interview)	Assessment
15	Review and catch up	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. pp: 13-118
16	Final Exam (Oral Interview)

Course Notes/Textbooks	Jones, A. (2023) Essential Speaking Skills. İzmir: Izmir University of Economics. ISBN: 9786057272409
Suggested Readings/Materials

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5	LO 6
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application	-	-
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	1	5
Presentation / Jury	1	10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	5	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16	-	0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	2	30
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	3	3
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	1	3	3
Presentation / Jury	1	8	8
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	16	16
Final Exam	1	12	12
		Total	120

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.		-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations.		-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship.		-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research.		-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically.		-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing.		-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics.		-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations.		-	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member.		-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations.		-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations 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 experience.		-	-	-	-	-