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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0787 |
| Name | Developing Speaking Skills through Real-Life English |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. MERVE SOFU SÜRMELİ |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. MERVE SOFU SÜRMELİ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to improve students' English speaking skills through the use of authentic materials drawn from real-life contexts. Throughout the course, students will engage with a wide range of authentic resources, including films, TV series, short videos, TED Talks, podcasts, news reports, interviews, advertisements, and social media content, in order to develop fluent, accurate, and effective communication skills. By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to express themselves confidently in various communicative situations, interact effectively with others, develop intercultural communication awareness, and use English naturally and appropriately in authentic contexts.
Course Content
The course covers the development of everyday speaking skills through authentic materials, integrating listening and speaking practice. Major topics include: Natural conversational expressions Pronunciation, stress, and intonation Vocabulary development Idioms and phrasal verbs Small-group discussions Role-play activities Problem-solving tasks Intercultural communication Digital media content TED Talks Podcasts News videos Short presentations Speaking practice through digital tools AI-assisted speaking activities
Course Precondition
Resources
Internet and weekly materials prepared by the instructor.
Notes
Internet and weekly materials prepared by the instructor.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Use natural English expressions commonly employed in everyday communication in appropriate contexts. |
| LO02 | Improve their fluency and interaction skills in spoken English. |
| LO03 | Demonstrate awareness of intercultural communication differences and develop appropriate communication strategies. |
| LO04 | Practice speaking by using AI-assisted digital tools and improve their own speaking performance through self-evaluation. |
| LO05 | Use English more confidently and effectively in real-life communication. |
| LO06 | Actively participate in short conversations, role-play activities, and group discussions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction and language learning through authentic materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
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| 2 | Everyday communication and small talk | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 3 | Film and TV series dialogues | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 4 | Sharing ideas through TED Talks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
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| 5 | Listening and speaking through podcasts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası |
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| 6 | News videos and current issues | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Pronunciation, stress, and fluency | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
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| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Social media content and digital communication | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Intercultural communication | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 11 | Speaking practice with Artificial Intelligence | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Problem solving and decision making | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Problem Çözme |
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| 13 | Debate and expressing opinions | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Altı Şapka |
| 14 | Student Presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
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| 15 | Student Presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
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| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||