Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZT213 |
| Name | Professional English I |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. FATMA PINAR NAKİPOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FİGEN YILMAZ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The course aims to enable students to gain basic vocabulary, terms, structures and knowledge related to their potential professional fields while developing the level of english Language profiency within the range of lower intermediate level (B1) regarding Common European Framework.
Course Content
Along with the formal instruction of English Language structures in Simple Past, Present Perfect and Future Tenses, the course includes practice of vocabulary related to the fields of Journalism, Photography, Internet, Radio, Tv and Cinema through reading texts, visual materials and video clips.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehends texts of the given level of instruction |
| LO02 | Expresses her/himself within the given level of constructions. |
| LO03 | Comprehends field related texts and dialogues such as interviews or live reporting. |
| LO04 | Comprehends field related texts and dialogues such as interviews or live reporting. |
| LO05 | Uses language functions such as giving ideas,reasons explanations and opinions in the everyday environment. |
| LO06 | Follows comprehensibly, video clips and other visuals in the given level of language instruction. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Outlines the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, the legal rights of journalists, press professional principles, and ethical codes. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs scientific research in the field of social sciences and humanities, especially communication and media. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Compares traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computers and information systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Discusses the concepts/areas of society, culture and communication. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Supports individual and collective work in professional life. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically discusses the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media with new perspectives. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Examines traditional and digital media contents with critical approaches with media literacy competence. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Describe the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Criticizes otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Through theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she supports decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Supports cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Design solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies new generation journalism technologies. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Performs duties such as press consultancy, communication coordination, press advisory, and communication management in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Supports work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course Oral quiz determining general level of English Proficiency and student inerests | None | |
| 2 | have/has got t construction/ what has the journalist got / Questions with How adjective,Expressions of quantity. | Exercises in the work sheet | |
| 3 | have/has got t construction/ what has the journalist got / Questions with How adjective,Expressions of quantity. | HW:Comparative İnfo. on human brain and computers | |
| 4 | How Did the accident happen / writing a News report | HW:Comparative İnfo. on human brain and computers | |
| 5 | telephoning: should for advice / what should we do at a potential earth quake / conducting an interview | HW:Prepare interview questions | |
| 6 | Time prepositions;in,on,at-permissions and requests / going to for future plans /Writing a CV for a Computer operator | HW: Exercises in the work sheet | |
| 7 | Reading text: Buying a camera | HW: Exercises in the work sheet | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading course books | |
| 9 | Reading text: Hiding behind the camera | Internet search for the filming industry | |
| 10 | Comparing Films: short films/documentaries / Comparing films: my favorite movie | HW: Exercises in the work sheet | |
| 11 | suggestions-say and tell /Reading text: What do commercials and adds suggest us to do | Sample tv or newspaper ads. | |
| 12 | present perfect tense/ have to-do not have to/ Reading text: Effects of social media on my life | HW: Exercises in the work sheet | |
| 13 | present perfect,how long,since,for,giving / making and accepting apologies/Mobile phones: sorry for getiing into your life anytime | HW: Exercises in the work sheet | |
| 14 | present perfect,how long,since,for,giving / making and accepting apologies/Mobile phones: sorry for getiing into your life anytime | HW: Exercises in the work sheet | |
| 15 | Review | HW: Exercises in the work sheet | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading course books | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading course books |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||