Program Learning Outcomes
English Preparatory Classes
- Listening Skills
- Understands daily conversations, lectures, and academic discussions.
- Follows conversations in different accents.
- Identifies main ideas and key details while taking notes.
- Speaking Skills
- Expresses oneself fluently and clearly in both daily life and academic settings.
- Actively participates in discussions and group work.
- Uses appropriate vocabulary, intonation, and body language while giving presentations.
- Reading Skills
- Understands academic and general texts, identifying main ideas and supporting details.
- Analyzes scientific articles, textbooks, and news reports.
- Enhances critical thinking skills by drawing inferences from texts.
- Writing Skills
- Writes paragraphs and essays following academic conventions.
- Organizes ideas in a logical flow to produce structured writing.
- Develops citation skills and adheres to academic integrity principles.
- Grammar and Vocabulary Knowledge
- Uses English grammar structures (tenses, conjunctions, modals, etc.) correctly and effectively.
- Expands daily and academic vocabulary for written and spoken communication.
- Analyzes text contexts to deduce the meanings of unknown words.
- Independent and Lifelong Learning Skills
- Develops independent learning skills to improve English for academic, professional, and personal growth.
- Utilizes various learning resources (books, online courses, academic journals, etc.) effectively.
- Plans and monitors one’s own learning progress.
- Cultural Awareness and Communication Competence
- Gains a global perspective by understanding English-speaking cultures.
- Applies appropriate communication rules in different cultural contexts.
- Engages in cross-cultural interactions with openness and understanding.
- Academic Preparation and Exam Skills
- Learns strategies for international language exams such as TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE.
- Develops note-taking, summarizing, and academic presentation skills.
- Acquires academic literacy skills necessary for success in university courses.
Expository / Analytical Reading and Writing Course
- Academic Reading Skills
- Analyzes academic and informative texts, identifying main ideas.
- Evaluates supporting details and the author’s perspective.
- Infers the meaning of unknown words from context.
- Critical Thinking and Text Analysis
- Assesses and compares arguments presented in texts.
- Analyzes the author’s purpose, tone, and bias.
- Synthesizes information from multiple sources to draw conclusions.
- Academic Writing Skills
- Writes expository and argumentative essays.
- Constructs a thesis statement and organizes writing in a logical structure.
- Connects paragraphs effectively to create coherent texts.
- Source Usage and Citation
- Applies citation techniques (APA, MLA, etc.) in academic writing.
- Integrates information while adhering to academic integrity guidelines.
- Develops summarizing, quoting, and paraphrasing skills to avoid plagiarism.
- Grammar and Style
- Demonstrates appropriate grammar and vocabulary for academic writing.
- Uses formal and academic language effectively.
- Revises and edits writing to improve clarity and accuracy.
- Independent Reading and Writing Skills
- Develops habits of reading various academic sources.
- Expresses ideas in a logical sequence for effective writing.
- Enhances critical thinking skills through independent text analysis.
General English Course
- Listening Skills
- Understands basic words and phrases used in daily conversations.
- Follows slow and clearly articulated basic dialogues.
- Speaking Skills
- Introduces oneself and shares basic personal information.
- Engages in simple conversations using common expressions.
- Reading Skills
- Understands short and simple texts (emails, signs, announcements).
- Reads short stories and messages containing basic information.
- Writing Skills
- Writes short texts, emails, and notes using simple sentences.
- Describes daily events and personal experiences in short paragraphs.
- Grammar and Vocabulary Knowledge
- Uses basic tenses (present simple, present continuous, past simple).
- Learns and applies essential vocabulary and expressions for everyday life.
- Daily Communication Skills
- Uses English in common situations such as ordering food, asking for directions, and shopping.
- Asks and answers basic questions.
Professional English for Courses with Turkish as the Medium of Instruction
- Listening Skills
- Understands English used in professional meetings, presentations, and phone calls.
- Follows discussions involving field-specific terminology.
- Recognizes common business expressions and accent variations in the workplace.
- Speaking Skills
- Communicates effectively in job interviews, meetings, and client interactions.
- Delivers professional presentations and responds appropriately to questions.
- Uses formal and informal business expressions in the right context.
- Reading Skills
- Understands professional articles, reports, emails, and business correspondence.
- Analyzes technical and academic texts to extract essential information.
- Interprets company policies, procedures, and contracts.
- Writing Skills
- Writes business letters, emails, reports, and presentations.
- Uses appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and formatting in professional documents.
- Maintains the correct tone in both formal and informal business writing.
- Field-Specific Terminology Usage
- Uses industry-specific English terminology accurately and effectively.
- Applies technical vocabulary appropriately in reports and presentations.
- Understands technical and legal terms used in business settings.
- Cultural Awareness and Interaction
- Communicates effectively in international business settings with cultural awareness.
- Differentiates between formal and informal business communication.
- Displays appropriate behavior in meetings, negotiations, and networking events.
- Problem-Solving and Negotiation Skills
- Expresses workplace challenges and proposes solutions in English.
- Uses persuasive arguments in negotiations.
- Collaborates with team members effectively in English.