Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1EGK003Foreign Language 12+0+02305.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Primary Education Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Present continuous tense; simple present (aorist) tense; speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in these tenses; speaking skills (introducing oneself, describing a thing or place, giving directions, question-and-answer patterns about personal information); reading skills (reading lists and labels, asking questions, etc. in restaurants, on public transport such as buses and trains, and in shops); writing skills (writing a short message, writing poster content, filling out a form); listening skills (directions, descriptions of places and people, etc.).
Course Content At the elementary level, the lesson ` s scope and sequence encompasses a variety of grammatical patterns, vocabulary, and pronunciation, along with reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice — including videos of real people speaking authentic English. These skills are practiced through content on countries, jobs, food, sports, daily activities, and problems.
Course Methods and Techniques Methods: communicative language teaching, task-based learning, a blended synchronous/asynchronous model, and a flipped classroom
Speaking: breakout-room pair work, role-plays, drilling of question patterns, short recorded introductions
Listening: listen-and-complete tasks, true/false questions, the book’s audio and video
Reading: screen-shared texts with scanning and matching tasks
Writing: chat-box messages, workbook assignments, collaborative documents
Engagement: 10-15 minute activity blocks, Kahoot/Wordwall/Mentimeter/Padlet, modeling tasks before students begin, quick feedback after each activity
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Umar Mukhtar SHAGO umukhtar.shago@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Smart Choice 1
Course Notes The course is conducted online. Students are expected to attend classes regularly and actively, follow the digital materials shared within the scope of the course, and complete assigned individual or group tasks on time. Throughout the course, online activities, listening, speaking, reading, and writing practices, as well as digital learning materials, are utilized.
Documents Ders izlencesi, temel İngilizce dil bilgisi ve kelime bilgisine ilişkin kaynak kitaplar, okuma ve dinleme metinleri, çalışma kâğıtları, çevrim içi dil öğrenme materyalleri ve ders sunumları.
Assignments Temel İngilizce dil bilgisi, kelime bilgisi, okuduğunu ve dinlediğini anlama ile yazılı ve sözlü iletişim becerilerini geliştirmeye yönelik alıştırmalar, kısa metin yazma, okuma ve dinleme etkinlikleri.
Exams Ara sınav ve yarıyıl sonu sınavı kapsamında temel İngilizce dil bilgisi, kelime bilgisi, okuduğunu anlama ve yazılı iletişim becerilerini ölçmeye yönelik çoktan seçmeli, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma ve kısa cevaplı sorular.

Course Category
Education %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 The student introduces themselves and others by using statements and questions formed with the verb "be."
2 The student gives information about their own and their family ` s jobs and where they live by using the simple present tense.
3 The student asks and answers questions about food preferences by using questions formed with "do."
4 The student compares their own and others ` sports habits by using frequency adverbs.
5 The student describes actions that are happening at the moment by using the present continuous tense.
6 The student recounts past events and excuses, reconstructing them, by using the past tense of the verb "be."

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Welcome Unit and Unit 1 – Page 2 – 5 Smart Choice -Page 2 – 5
2 Workbook assignment • Grammar: Statements and questions with be • Pronunciation: Syllable stress • Listening: Who’s that? • Reading: Hollywood Stars • Speaking: Where are you from? Smart Choice 1-
3 Unit 2 – Page 10 – 13 Workbook assignment • Vocabulary: Occupations • Speaking: Comparing jobs • Grammar: The simple present • Pronunciation: Reduction of do you • Listening: What do you do? Smart Choice 1- page 10
4 Page 14 – 17 • Reading: I’m a student, and I have three jobs • Speaking: The world of work Unit 3 • Vocabulary: Food • Video: Are you hungry? Smart Choice 1- Page 14-17
5 Page 18 – 19 • Grammar: The simple present: questions with do • Pronunciation: Question intonation • Listening: Ordering food at a restaurant Smart Choice 1- Page 18-19
6 Page 20 – 21 • Reading: Eating on the street • Speaking: Food from all over the world Smart Choice 1- Page 20-21
7 Page 22 – 23 • Bonus Units 1-3 Smart Choice 1- Page 22-23
8 Mid-term Exam Week Smart Choice 1
9 Unit 4 – Page 24 – 27 • Vocabulary: Sports • Video: Are you going to the gym? • Grammar: Frequency Adverbs • Listening: Good ways to stay in shape Smart Choice 1- Page 24-27
10 Page 28 – 29 • Reading: You want to play in the NBA? • Speaking: Do you like sports? • Unit 4 Workbook activities Smart Choice 1- Page 28-29
11 Unit 5 – Page 30 – 32 • Vocabulary: Daily activities • Video: What time is it there? • Grammar: The present continuous Smart Choice 1- Page 30-32
12 Page 33 – 35 • Listening: What are they doing • Reading: When selfies are a bad idea . . . • Speaking: Where are you, and who are you? • Unit 5 workbook activities Smart Choice 1- Page 33-35
13 Unit 6 – Page 36 – 38 • Vocabulary: Problems • Video: Sorry I’m late • Grammar: The past tense of be Smart Choice 1- Page 36-38
14 Page 39 – 41 • Listening: Where were you yesterday? • Reading: Almost the real thing! • Speaking: Where were you? Smart Choice 1- Page 39-41
15 Page 42 – 43 • Bonus Units 4 – 6 • Unit 6 workbook activities Smart Choice 1- Page 42-43

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24
All 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 1 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 1 2
C1 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 1 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 1 2
C2 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 1 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 1 2
C3 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 1 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 1 2
C4 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 1 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 1 2
C5 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 1 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 1 2
C6 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 1 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 5 1 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant