Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1İNG127English I2+0+02205.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Banking and Insurance
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The purpose of this course is to provide students with a foundational understanding of English grammar rules and basic vocabulary, as well as the ability to read and comprehend written texts. The course aims for students to grasp fundamental grammatical structures and vocabulary, and to apply this knowledge toward understanding sentence construction and engaging in activities related to the use of the English language.
Course Content Fundamental classroom communication patterns, along with topics such as countries, professions, food and drink, sports, daily activities, and common problems, are covered—accompanied by relevant vocabulary and basic reading and structural analysis exercises. The grammatical focus includes the verb "to be," the simple present tense, question structures using "do/does," frequency adverbs, the present continuous tense, and the past tense of the verb "to be" ("was/were").
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question-and-answer, discussion, case study and techniques are used.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Melisa BAYRAKTAR
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Smart Choice Level 1 Fourth Edition
Course Notes Smart Choice Level 1 Fourth Edition, Instructor Notes

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 2 28
Assignments 1 2 2
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 The student can analyze, distinguish, and correctly apply basic-level English grammar rules and structures at the sentence level.
2 The student can recognize the vocabulary used in daily life and basic communication contexts, and distinguish their meanings appropriately to the context.
3 The student can read and comprehend basic-level short written texts and dialogues, and make structural and meaningful inferences based on the text.
4 The student can accurately match and use basic language patterns expressing different tenses and situations within a text and dialogue flow.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Orientation & Useful Classroom Language • Coursebook Focus (Pages 2–3): Key phrases for classroom interaction and learning. Content: Course overview, syllabus presentation, classroom rules, and essential interaction phrases. Reading the sources related to the topic.
2 UNIT 1 – Part 1: Nice to meet you! • Coursebook Focus (Pages 4–6): Vocabulary: Countries | Grammar: Statements and questions with be | Pronunciation: Syllable stress. Content & Practice: Conversation: Nice to meet you. Greetings, introduce oneself and others Reading the sources related to the topic.
3 UNIT 1 – Part 2: Personal Information & Profiles • Coursebook Focus (Pages 7–9): Reading pro-files & personal information. • Content & Practice: Speaking & Writing Task: Over to you - Introduce your partner. Reading comprehension on personal infor-mation. Reading the sources related to the topic.
4 UNIT 2 – Part 1: What do you do? • Coursebook Focus (Pages 10–12): Vocabu-lary: Jobs | Grammar: The simple present | Pro-nunciation: Reduction of do you. Content & Practice: Conversation: What do you do? Stating occupations and routine tasks. Reading the sources related to the topic.
5 UNIT 2 - Part 2: Professions & Family Life • Coursebook Focus (Pages 13–15): Reading on interesting jobs. Content & Practice: Speaking Task: Over to you - Talk about what you and your family do. Guided reading and vocabulary expansion Reading the sources related to the topic.
6 UNIT 3 - Part 1: Do you like noodles? • Coursebook Focus (Pages 16–18): Vocabulary: Food | Grammar: The simple present: questions with do | Pronunciation: Question intonation. Content & Practice: Conversation: Are you hungry? Asking and answering about food preferences Reading the sources related to the topic.
7 UNIT 3 - Part 2: Meals & Midterm Revision • Coursebook Focus (Pages 19–21 & BONUS Pages 22–23): Reading about international dishes. Bonus Topic: Volcano Adventure. Content & Practice: Speaking Task: Over to you - Choose what you want to eat. Revision of Units 1–3. Reading the sources related to the topic..
8 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
9 UNIT 4 – Part 1: How often do you exercise? • Coursebook Focus (Pages 24–26): Vocabu-lary: Sports | Grammar: Frequency adverbs | Pronunciation: Final s sounds. Content & Practice: Conversation: Are you going to the gym? Expressing frequency of exercise and sports habits. Reading the sources related to the topic.
10 UNIT 4 - Part 2: Fitness Routines & Healthy Living • Coursebook Focus (Pages 27–29): Reading comprehension on sports and fitness habits. Content & Practice: Speaking Task: Over to you - Ask your partner about the exercise he/she does. Reading the sources related to the topic.
11 UNIT 4 - UNIT 5 – Part 1: I ` m listening to music. • Coursebook Focus (Pages 30–32): Vocabu-lary: Daily activities | Grammar: The present continuous | Pronunciation: Reduction of what is / what are. Content & Practice: Conversation: What time is it there? Describing actions happening right now. Reading the sources related to the topic.
12 UNIT 5 – Part 2: Ongoing Actions & Time Differences • Coursebook Focus (Pages 33–35): Reading texts on world time zones and real-time activities. Content & Practice: Speaking Task: Over to you - Ask your partner what he/she is doing. Reading the sources related to the topic.
13 UNIT 6 – Part 1: Where were you yesterday? • Coursebook Focus (Pages 36–38): Vocabu-lary: Problems | Grammar: The past tense of be (was/were) | Pronunciation: Pronunciation of t in wasn ` t/weren ` t. • Content & Practice: Conversation: Sorry I ` m late. Reconstructing past events and giving ex-cuses. Reading the sources related to the topic.
14 UNIT 6 – Part 2 & Progress Bonus (Units 4–6) • Coursebook Focus (Pages 39–41 & BONUS Pages 42–43): Bonus Topic: Shona ` s Problem. Content & Practice: Speaking Task: Over to you - Tell your partner why you were late. Comprehensive revision of Units 1–6. Reading the sources related to the topic.
15 General Revision Reading the sources related to the topic.

 
Recommended Optional Programme Components
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Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
C1 5 2
C2 5 2
C3 5 2
C4 5 2

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