Information Package / Course Catalogue
Occupational English IV
Course Code: BDB214
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to improve students? English language skills at a pre-intermediate level.

Course Content

This course covers teaching of English grammar and English language skills reading, writing, listening and speaking at a pre-intermediate level.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hilmi YAMAN
Learning Outcomes
1.use simple structures correctly despite making some systematic mistakes
2.understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance
3.read short texts encountered in everyday occasions
4.communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities
5.write short and simple texts expressing the immediate need
6.demonstrate basic knowledge of reading, listening and speaking sub-skills.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Top Notch 2 Student's Book/Workbook, CD ler. Pearson Yayınevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Reading for scanning Listening & practicing past simple forms of verbs Using past simple Expressing likes and dislikes Talking about lifeline and free time activities Writing about free time activities
Week 3 - Theoretical
Using present simple & present continuous Using possesive `s, possessive adjectives/pronouns Listening & reading for details Listening for details Talking about a tv programme Using vocabulary on weather
Week 4 - Theoretical
Using vocabulary on marriage -Reading for scanning -Listening for details Talking about an imaginary holiday Writing a letter to give advice Using `should to give advice Using future tense
Week 5 - Theoretical
Reading for skimming Reading for specific information Using adjectives to describe character Using comparative adjectives Listening for specific information Using present perfect & past simple Speaking about past experiences
Week 6 - Theoretical
Reading for skimming Reading for specific information Using adjectives to describe character Using comparative adjectives Listening for specific information Using present perfect & past simple Speaking about past experiences
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reading and speaking about jobs Listening for specific information Making offers and requests Speaking by role playing to make requests Using verbs to complete sentences Speaking to a partner about each other?s characters Using zero conditionals
Week 8 - Theoretical
Finding the main idea and discussing the topic (MIDTERM EXAM)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Using verbs to complete sentences Reading by scanning Using past simple & used to Speaking about changing customs Listening for specific information Using because, for and infinitive of purpose Speaking by role playing
Week 10 - Theoretical
Listening for specific information Reading for specific information Using have got & have to talk about possession Reading for the main idea Listening for details Using quantifiers `some, any, much, many, a lot of? Talking about typical diet
Week 11 - Theoretical
Using vocabulary about clothes Listening for specific information Using ` have to- had to? Talking about the necessities at school or workplace Writing a letter to a friend about work life in Turkey Talking about soap operas Reading for specific info
Week 12 - Theoretical
Using correct adjectives to complete a text Reading for specific information Using superlative adjectives Talking a bout a favourite tourist area Writing an advert about a tourist area Listening to understand details Using yet, not yet and already Ta
Week 13 - Theoretical
Asking and answering about abilities to play sport Reading for specific information Using could and be good at to talk about past ability Talking to apartner about past abilities
Week 14 - Theoretical
Using correct adjectives to complete sentences Listening for specific information Using first conditional Writing conditional sentences based on pictures
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory134278
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026