TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	3
SEMESTER	Fifth Term (Fall)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Instructor Şule Atakişi Edmunds Iı Instructor Neşe Özdemir Instructor Göksev Elçin Instructor Aslı Çobanoğlu
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) understand, identify and evaluate the various types of debate and discussion processes 2) learn how to hold a debate and discussion in a public environment 3) use skills of debate and discussion in a variety of forms 4) generate critical thinking into issues in the given topic 5) foster collobration and respect for peers through debating 6) support the debating issues as the affirmative side 7) support the debating issues as the negative side 8) use debating skills for academic pursuits.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	Yes(ENGL202)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	-
COURSE DEFINITION	ENGL 301 is a course that enables students to demonstrate an understanding of the introductory principles of a debate. Throughout this course, students will learn to become a more effective and active listener. Students will learn how to structure and support arguments, and practise those skills in individual speaking, partnered and group contexts. Students will also participate in debates with classmates on issues of social importance.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week MODULE 1: The power of public speaking 2nd Week MODULE 2: The soft skills we need in the world of work 3rd Week MODULE 3: Fundamentals of debate 4th Week MODULE 4: Getting ready for a debate/useful expressions 5th Week MODULE 5: Differentiating scientific knowledge from beliefs 6th Week MODULE 6: Being an active listener/building counter arguments 7th Week MODULE 7: Improving rebuttal techniques/giving peer feedback 8th Week MIDTERM EXAM 9th Week MODULE 8: Remembering and practising 10th Week MODULE 9: Remembering and practising 11th Week MODULE 10: Reflecting and practising 12th Week MODULE 11: Reflecting and practising 13th Week MODULE 12: Debate rehearsals 14th Week Assessment: FİNAL EXAM
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	NEARPOD (Online platform)
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 30 Oral Exam 1 20 Other 1 20 Total(%) 70 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 1 1 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 14 1 14 Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35 Course hours 14 4 56 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 1 1 Homework 10 2 20 Total Workload 152 Total Workload / 30 5,06 ECTS Credits of the Course 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No