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Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0807 |
| Name | Inclusive Basic 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. EZGİ ÇELEBİ |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. EZGİ ÇELEBİ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The proposed course aims to develop students' skills in an integrated manner to match the Erasmus+ exam structure, which includes speaker matching, academic lecture note-taking, text cohesion/integrity analysis (Gapped Text), multiple matching analysis, writing an academic composition/paragraph of at least 250 words, and managing fluent oral interview processes before a jury. The course will also directly contribute to our university's internationalisation goals by increasing students' awareness of intercultural communication and exam success.
Course Content
To strategically prepare students, with a dedicated focus on disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and those with special educational needs (functional limitations), for the current written and oral session formats (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) of the Erasmus+ Foreign Language Exam. The course aims to develop test-taking techniques for specific question types and to enhance academic writing, argumentation, presentation skills, and effective oral communication competencies before a jury. In alignment with the inclusivity and equal opportunity principles of the Erasmus+ program, a core objective of this course is to break down language barriers for students with special needs, thereby directly boosting the institutional data and overall international mobility participation rates of outgoing students with disabilities from our university.
Course Precondition
Resources
CU SoFL Sources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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| LO01 | Reading Outcome: Find the main idea and headings in short texts, and distinguish true/false information within the text; analyse text integrity and cohesion (connectors, reference words) in gap-filling (Gapped Text) questions; use scanning and inference skills in multiple matching (Multiple Matching) and detailed text comprehension (Text Comprehension) questions. |
| LO02 | Listening Outcome: Distinguish the main idea, specific information, and inferences in various monologues and dialogues (speaker matching, multiple-choice situational questions, academic lecture notes, and radio interviews). |
| LO03 | Writing Outcome: Write an organised, grammatically coherent academic paragraph or essay of at least 250 words on a designated current, social, or academic topic (e.g., digital platforms, influencer effect, flexible working hours) in the form of cause-effect, opinion, or advantages-disadvantages. |
| LO04 | Speaking Outcome: Respond to main and follow-up questions asked on general and specific themes (e.g., hobbies, healthy lifestyle) fluently, grammatically correctly, with a rich vocabulary and appropriate pronunciation for 7–10 minutes. |
| LO05 | Speaking Outcome: Respond to main and follow-up questions asked on general and specific themes (e.g., hobbies, healthy lifestyle) fluently, grammatically correctly, with a rich vocabulary and appropriate pronunciation for 7–10 minutes. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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| 1 | Introduction to Erasmus Exam Format, Assessment Criteria, and Optical Form Strategies. General Placement Exam. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 2 | Strategies and Listening Practices for Speaker Matching and Various Situations. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 3 | Finding the Main Idea/Heading in Short Texts and Techniques for Gapped Text. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 4 | Erasmus Academic Writing Format of at least 250 words. Analysis of content, organisation, mechanics, and vocabulary diversity criteria. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 5 | Academic Lecture Listening and Notetaking Techniques; Making Inferences in Dialogue/Interview Questions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 6 | Strategies for Multiple Matching and Detailed Text Comprehension. Text scanning exercises. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 7 | Advantages/Disadvantages and Cause/Effects Based Writing Practices. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Fluency, Question-Answer, and Structuring Follow-up Questions Studies on Daily Topics (General English). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 10 | Writing a Personal Opinion (Opinion Essay/Paragraph). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 11 | Detailed Speaking and Argumentation Strategies on Abstract/Academic and Current Topics (e.g., Healthy Lifestyle, Technology). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 12 | Vocabulary (Lexical Resource) and Reducing Grammatical Errors: Studies on Academic Words and Structures Frequently Appearing in the Exam. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 13 | In-class Time-Managed Erasmus Mock Exam (Simulation of Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking Sessions). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
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| 14 | Final Exam | ||
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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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||