Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2İNG 130English II2+0+02206.11.2026
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 equip students with a basic-to-intermediate command of English grammar, an expanded vocabulary, and the ability to read and comprehend written texts. The course aims for students to grasp grammatical structures and vocabulary, and to apply this knowledge both in understanding sentence structures and in exercises focused on the use of the English language..
Course Content Topics such as clothing, physical appearance and personality traits, tourist attractions, urban locations, holiday activities, and modes of transportation are covered alongside relevant vocabulary and foundational reading and structural analysis exercises. The grammatical focus includes comparative adjectives, the structures "be like" and "look like," the use of "can/can ` t" for ability and permission, the existential structures "there is/there are," the simple past tense, and future plans expressed using "be going to."
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question and answer, communicative language teaching, pair and group work, listening and reading practice, individual study.
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 COURSE NOTES
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 basic-intermediate level grammar and tense structures at the sentence level and apply them correctly within a text.
2 The student can recognize the expanded vocabulary related to thematic topics covered in the course and use them with their correct meaning in context.
3 The student can read and comprehend intermediate-basic level written texts and dialogues, and analyze situational, comparative, and temporal relationships within the text.
4 The student can accurately identify structures that ensure semantic integrity by distinguishing various language patterns and expressions.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 • Coursebook Focus (pp. 44–45 Preview): Overview of English II goals, classroom language, and syllabus introduction. • Content & Skills: Introduction to term objectives, grading system, and review of basic communication phrases, introduction to the first unit. Reading the sources related to the topic.
2 – Part 1: Which one is cheaper? • Coursebook Focus (pp. 44–46): Vocabulary: Clothes | Grammar: Comparative adjectives | Pronunciation: Word stress in comparisons. • Listening: People talking about why their clothes are important to them. • Speaking & Practice: Conversation: "What are you looking for?" | Over to you: Choose two things and ask which your partner prefers Reading the sources related to the topic.
3 Part 2: Clothes, Shopping & Comparisons • Coursebook Focus (pp. 47–49): Reading: Where can I buy cheap clothes around the world? | Writing: A message about clothes (p. 111). • Listening: Audio dialogues about shopping for clothes and price comparisons. • Speaking & Practice: Smart Talk: "Which one do you like?" | Group discussions on clothes and shopping habits. Reading the sources related to the topic.
4 UNIT 8 – Part 1: They ` re very friendly. • Coursebook Focus (pp. 50–52): Vocabulary: Appearance and personality | Grammar: be like and look like | Pronunciation: Linking does and is in questions. • Listening: People describing their family members and friends. • Speaking & Practice: Conversation: "What does he look like?" | Over to you: Describe someone you know. Reading the sources related to the topic.
5 UNIT 8 – Part 2: Describing People & Social Media Posts • Coursebook Focus (pp. 53–55): Reading: My best friends and me | Writing: A social media post about you (p. 111). • Listening: Understanding short descriptions of friends ` appearances and personalities. • Speaking & Practice: Smart Talk: "My best friend" | Describing famous personalities and family members. Reading the sources related to the topic.
6 UNIT 9 – Part 1: You can visit the zoo. • Coursebook Focus (pp. 56–58): Vocabulary: Local attractions | Grammar: can and can ` t | Pronunciation: Reduction of can. • Listening: People describing vacation activities in their cities. • Speaking & Practice: Conversation: "I ` m booking a vacation." | Over to you: Choose a city and tell what you can do there (CLO 3). Reading the sources related to the topic.
7 UNIT 9 – Part 2: Tourist Sites & Midterm Preparation • Coursebook Focus (pp. 59–61 & BONUS pp. 62–63): Reading: Unique Istanbul / Beyond Brussels | Writing: An email about a student ` s city (p. 112) | Bonus: Second-hand or Traditional? • Listening: Short texts about famous tourist attractions. • Speaking & Practice: Smart Talk: "Don ` t miss it!" | Midterm Review (Units 7–9). Reading the sources related to the topic.
8 MIDTERM EXAM MIDTERM EXAM
9 UNIT 10 – Part 1: Is there a coffee shop? • Coursebook Focus (pp. 64–66): Vocabulary: Places around town | Grammar: there is and there are | Pronunciation: Word stress in compound nouns. • Listening: Tourists asking for help in a city. Speaking & Practice: Conversation: "Asking for directions" | Over to you: Ask your partner about shops in your city Reading the sources related to the topic.
10 UNIT 10 – Part 2: Places Around Town & Airport Facilities • Coursebook Focus (pp. 67–69): Reading: Having fun at the airport | Writing: An email about a student ` s city (p. 112). • Speaking & Practice: Smart Talk: "Is there a bank?" | Giving directions on town maps. Reading the sources related to the topic.
11 UNIT 11 – Part 1: I had a good time. • Coursebook Focus (pp. 70–72): Vocabulary: Vacation activities | Grammar: The simple past | Pronunciation: Reduction of did you. • Listening: People describing their vacation problems and experiences. • Speaking & Practice: Conversation: "Did you have a good time?" | Over to you: Ask your partner about his/her vacations (DÖÇ 5). Reading the sources related to the topic.
12 UNIT 11 – Part 2: Vacations, Travel Stories & Experiences • Coursebook Focus (pp. 73–75): Reading: What can you do with an old airplane? | Writing: Tips on visiting London (p. 113). • Speaking & Practice: Smart Talk: "What did you do there?" | Sharing past travel stories. Reading the sources related to the topic.
13 UNIT 12 – Part 1: I ` m going to go by car. • Coursebook Focus (pp. 76–78): Vocabulary: Transport | Grammar: be going to + verb | Pronunciation: Reduction of going to. • Listening: An expert talking about eco-friendly city transportation. • Speaking & Practice: Conversation: "Where are you going?" | Over to you: Choose a time and ask your partner about plans Reading the sources related to the topic.
14 UNIT 12 – Part 2: Future Plans & Progress Bonus (Units 10–12) • Coursebook Focus (pp. 79–81 & BONUS pp. 82–83): Reading: Katy ` s City Life blog | Writing: An email about green transport (p. 113) | Bonus: Getting Around Bangladesh. • Speaking & Practice: Smart Talk: "Where are they going to go?" Reading the sources related to the topic.
15 General Review Reading the sources related to the topic.

 
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
C2 1 5 1
C3 1 5
C4 5

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