ENG 310 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Public Relations and Advertising

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

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.

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

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

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
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

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

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to critically interpret theories, concepts, methods, instruments and ideas that form the basis of Public Relations and Advertising field.		-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to collect and use necessary data to produce content in the field of Public Relations and Advertising with scientific methods.		-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Public Relations and Advertising in practice.		-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to use analytical thinking skills in the field of Public Relations and Advertising.		-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to convey creative ideas and solution suggestions supported by scientific data in written and oral form to stakeholders.		-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to take responsibility as individual and group members to solve problems encountered in the practice of Public Relations and Advertising field.		-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to develop solutions that favor public good and raise awareness by having knowledge about regional, national and global issues and problems.		-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to relate the basic knowledge of other disciplines supporting the field of Public Relations and Advertising with his/her own field of expertise.		-	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to use the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired by following regulations, innovations, changes, current developments, and occupational health and safety practices closely in the field of Public Relations and Advertising; in a lifelong manner and for individual and social purposes.		-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to collect, interpret and share data by considering social, scientific and professional ethical values in the field of Public Relations and Advertising.		-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to collect data in the areas of Public Relations and Advertising 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 the human history to their field of expertise.		-	-	-	-	-