B1 Level Course Syllabus - Fall 23-24
B1 Level Course Syllabus - Fall 23-24
ENG B1
FALL 2023-2024
INSTRUCTOR
Name Zeynep Karakaya Özlüpınar
E-mail [email protected]
Office Number 408
Office Hours Thursday 10.45
COURSE ORGANIZATION
Course Delivery Methods The course includes a wide range of activities (e.g. face to face lessons,
interactive lectures, practice, self-study)
Interaction Methods The course includes a wide range of interaction methods (e.g. LMS forum,
group work, peer work, one-to-one interaction between students and
instructors)
Technology Used by the Different online platforms are used in this course (e.g. LMS, Online learning
Instructor platforms of the course package)
Technology Requirements Computer: laptop/desktop with a built-in or stand-alone camera and a
for Students microphone; A laptop with at least i3 processor with 4GB RAM,
Internet Connection: A reliable internet access robust enough to watch
online videos or movies (i.e. at least 8mbps internet access),
Webcam/Microphone/Headphones: A fully-functioning web camera and
microphone to transmit your audio and video (Web cameras and
microphones of laptops, or external equipment for desktop computers can
be used for this purpose).
Browser: Google Chrome is the preferred browser for the course.
Microsoft Office Programs: You will need Microsoft Word. Online version of
Microsoft Word is not recommended.
Recent versions of Java, Flash and Adobe Reader/Acrobat: They are used for
recording or viewing audio/video and uploading files. You need Adobe
Reader to view PDF documents.
Other Devices: Throughout the course, you may access LMS via tablets and
smartphones. Tablets and smartphones may be practical and allow for some
completion of coursework.
Expected Student Activities carried out in the presence of the instructor (asynchronous & face-
Workload to-face): 18 hours weekly + 4 hours for self-study day.
Activities carried out by the learner him/herself: 20 hours weekly
Overall total hours in a semester: approximately 450 hours
COURSE MATERIALS
Required Materials 1. Language Hub INT. SB with student's APP B1+
* Students are expected to buy a print book.
2. Contemporary Topics 4/E Sb 1
* Students are expected to buy a print book.
3. Azar Fundamentals of English Grammar Online Component (5 th ed.)
* Students are expected to buy a code for the platform.
4. Achieve3000
* Students will be provided with a username & password by their instructor or by
the publisher when the course starts.
5. Vocabulary Journal (will be available on LMS)
* Students can buy a print copy of the journal from the copy center in Scola.
6. Writing Booklet (will be available on LMS)
* Students can buy a print copy of the booklet from the copy center in Scola.
**Students can obtain the course materials (1,2, 3, 4) from Çağlayan Bookstore
Recommended Online dictionaries
Materials
* Deadline to obtain course materials is Wednesday (04.10.2023).
[email protected]
using LANGUAGE HUB INT. SB contact
WITH STUDENT'S APP Macmillan
0850 550 50 90
WRITING I can use level words, phrases and grammatical structures accurately in written
production.
I can write accurate and meaningful sentences using a range of level words, phrases and
grammatical structures.
I can follow basic punctuation rules.
I can write well-developed paragraphs of about 200 words to express opinions, argue for
or against an idea, compare and/or contrast ideas, define a concept, propose solutions.
I can organize information through writing a topic sentence, supporting and expanding
details and a concluding sentence, using linkers/sequence markers.
LISTENING I can listen for the gist/main idea
I can listen for specific information by listening for key content words (names, dates,
numbers, statistical information), listening for macro-markers (e.g. One of the problems
was ..., Another interesting development is ...), micro-markers (e.g. now, right, so,
because), listening for signal words and phrases (e.g. first, second, finally, for example,
however, but), noting down key/content words/important information in an organized
structure using abbreviations, symbols, headings, sub-headings and visual forms
I can understand who the speakers are, what the situation is, the speaker’s attitude and
purpose of a listening text.
SPEAKING I can convey messages/ information in individual turns (monologues, structured
presentations) of up to 5 minutes
I can use a range of level words, phrases, and grammatical structures in oral production.
I can talk about trends & express and justify opinions & present and analyze a situation,
event, news story, etc. & state a problem and propose a solution & argue for or against
an idea
I can convey messages/information in conversation/interaction of up to 6 minutes.
I can discuss trends & discuss problems, solutions, possibilities, and options & express
and justify an opinion & emphasize important information & accept and reject ideas &
state a fact & ask for/discuss advantages and disadvantages & negotiate & reach a
consensus & persuade & state a problem & agree/disagree & interrupt
I can convey messages orally by producing intelligible English sounds features of stress,
intonation, and connected speech.
I can summarize articles/lectures by using summarizing and paraphrasing strategies
ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
COMPONENT % POINTS TOTAL Assessment Makeup Rule
Method
Reading & No make-up will be given for
Listening any MCD Tasks.
Task 1 (40%)
20 7 MCD Tasks will be
Reading & reweighted under these
Administered in
Listening circumstances:
person (f2f), on
Task 2 (60%) - student is excused by the
campus
Language university
Task 1 (40%) - student has a committee
20 7 health report
Language - death of a relative (with an
MCD official death report)
Task 2(60 %)
(My - court cases
Process 35 pts
Coursework
Diary) Writing Task
Administered in
(40 %)
person (f2f), on
30 10.5
campus
Timed
Writing Task
2 (60 %)
Speaking 1
(%40) Administered in
person (f2f), on
30 10,5
Speaking 2 campus
(%60)
Reading 20 10
Listening 20 10
LAT Language 30 15 Administered in
(Level 50 pts person (f2f), on
Writing 30 15
assessment campus
test)
Assigned regularly
15 pts
based on course
CPG 7 CPGs 15 42 participation in and
(Course Participation Grade) out of class
TOTAL 100 pts Pass Grade: 65/100
2023 (Week 2) 09 10 11 12
09 Ekim – 13
Ekim
16 17 18 19
2023 (Week 3)
16 Ekim – 20
CPG 1
Ekim
2023 (Week 4) 23 24 25 26
23 Ekim – 27
Ekim
30 31 01 02
2023 (Week 5) MCD PROCESS
30 Ekim - 03 WRITING 1ST DRAFT
Kasım
CPG 2
06 07 08 09
2023 (Week 6)
06 Kasım – 10
Kasım
13 14 15 16
MCD PROCESS
2023 (Week 7)
WRITING TASK 2nd MCD LANGUAGE
13 Kasım – 17
draft TASK 1
Kasım
CPG 3
20 21 22 23
MCD READING &
LISTENING TASK 1
2023 (Week 8)
20 Kasım - 24
FORMATIVE
Kasım FORMAT
EVALUATION
EVALUATION
STARTS
27 28 29 30
MCD SPEAKING
2023 (Week 9)
TASK 1 DAY 1
27 Kasım – 01
Aralık
CPG 4
04 05 06 07
2023 (Week 10)
MCD SPEAKING
04 Aralık – 08
TASK 1 DAY 2
Aralık
11 12 13 14
2023 (Week 11) MCD LANGUAGE
11 Aralık – 15 TASK 2
Aralık
CPG 5
18 19 20 21
MCD TIMED MCD READING &
2023 (Week 12) WRITING TASK LISTENING TASK
18 Aralık - 22 2
Aralık
01 02 03 04
2023 (Week 14)
01 Ocak – 05
NEW YEAR
Ocak
08 09 10 11
2023 (Week 15) CPG 7
Summati
08 Ocak – 12
Evaluation
Ocak Summative
Last day of C
Evaluation Starts
2023 (Week 16) 15 16 17 18
15 Ocak – 19
LAT
Ocak
Ground Rules:
1. CPG is the Course Participation Grade which assesses students’ whole participation in and
outside class.
2. The main aim of CPG is to assess students’ course PARTICIPATION & INVOLVEMENT in learning in
and outside class studies.
3. Student progress is monitored by the instructors closely, and students are assigned relevant tasks
and activities based on their levels and needs.
4. Task requirements are set clearly for the assignments, and students are informed about the
expected outcomes of an assigned task beforehand (e.g. word count in written tasks, duration of
the spoken tasks, etc.) *
5. CPG is given out of 6 points (see the criteria below) and comprises 15 % of the overall level
assessment.
6. The number of CPGs per semester is determined based on the level needs and shared with the
students at the beginning of each semester.
7. The total of CPGs will be converted to 15 to make up for the 15% of the overall level grade at the
end of the semester.
8. CPGs will be shared with each student individually on a regular basis on LMS.
The student almost always participates actively in ✔ following the class activities
class. carefully and doing them
(being on task all the time)
2 ✔ attending class with required
materials.
The student sometimes participates actively in class.
✔ using mobile phones only
when needed/asked.
1 ✔ switching to Turkish only when
necessary.
The student rarely participates actively in class.
✔ collaborating with classmates
0 and instructors.
The student completes almost all of the outside-class - meet the task requirements (length,
assignments. word count, deadline, time, originality
etc…) as set and communicated by the
2 instructor
Total:___ / 6
5 ● Uses a wide range of grammatical structures for ● Uses a wide range* of level words (in a natural
level almost always accurately. way) almost always accurately.
● Has a strong control of punctuation with rare ● Avoids repetitions effectively by using
minor mistakes. different expressions (synonyms, antonyms,
etc.).
4
● Uses a good range of grammatical structures for ● Uses a good range of level words mostly
level mostly accurately. accurately.
● Has a good control of punctuation with ● Avoids repetitions mostly effectively by using
occasional mistakes. different expressions (synonyms, antonyms,
etc.).
3
● Uses an average range of grammatical ● Uses an average range of level words with
structures for level with some inaccuracies, some inaccuracies, which may affect
which may affect understanding. understanding.
● Makes some punctuation mistakes. ● Repeats some words or word groups in some
places.
2
● Uses a limited range of grammatical structures ● Uses a limited range of level words with or
for level with or without mistakes / a range of without mistakes / a range of level words with
grammatical structures for level with frequent frequent inaccuracies, which may affect
inaccuracies, which may affect understanding. understanding.
● Makes frequent punctuation errors which affect ● Repeats some words or word groups
understanding. frequently.
1
● Range falls significantly short for level, repetitive ● Range falls significantly short for level.
grammatical structures throughout.
● Makes errors that seriously affect
● Uses grammatical structures inaccurately understanding throughout the text.
throughout, which seriously affects
● Repeats some words or word groups very
understanding.
frequently.
● Makes punctuation errors throughout, which
seriously affects understanding.
● Does not attend/ does not attempt the task. ● Does not attend /does not attempt the task.
0
● Not enough of a sample to grade. ● Not enough of a sample to grade.
* Range includes the use of collocation, word choice, and word formation.
* “Progression of ideas” refers to a logical flow of ideas with a proper opening, grouping and ending of
the text and use of cohesive devices.
EXPRESSION OF IDEAS
The text thoroughly responds to the prompt as the writer:
5
● presents well-focused ideas which fully relate to the topic.
● expands ideas with relevant supporting ideas and details throughout the text.
● organizes ideas successfully through clear progression of ideas* throughout the text.
4 The text mostly responds to the prompt as the writer:
● expands ideas with relevant supporting ideas and details in most places.
● organizes ideas successfully through clear progression of ideas* in most places or in some
places.
● Somewhat organizes ideas or fails to organize ideas in most places or in some places.
1 The text responds to the prompt in a very limited way as the writer:
● presents ideas which do not retain focus and are significantly irrelevant.
● fails to organize ideas throughout the text; presents ideas which are difficult to follow
throughout the text.
Grammar Shows a very good degree Shows an average Shows a limited degree of There is not Grade: Feedback:
of accuracy and makes very degree of accuracy and accuracy and makes very enough of a
few minor mistakes or slips makes some mistakes The frequent mistakes sample to
throughout the task. The throughout the task. performa throughout the task. grade.
Uses a very good range of performa Shows an average range nce Shows a very limited
grammar structures which nce of grammar structures shares the range of grammar
are appropriate for the shares the which are appropriate features structures which are
task. features for the task. of appropriate for the task.
of good average
Vocabulary Shows a very good degree and Shows an average and weak Shows a limited degree of There is not Grade: Feedback:
of accuracy and makes very average degree of accuracy and bands. accuracy and makes very enough of a
few minor mistakes in bands. makes some mistakes in frequent mistakes in sample to
collocations, word forms collocations, word collocations, word forms grade.
and word choice. forms and word choice. and word choice.
Shows a very good range of Shows an average range Shows a very limited
appropriate level words. of appropriate level range of appropriate level
words words.
Fluency & Makes full and effective use Makes somewhat Makes little use of There is not Grade: Feedback:
Pronunciation of cohesive devices and effective use of cohesive devices and very enough of a
maintains the cohesive devices and frequent breakdowns in sample to grade
communication with very maintains the communication with very
little hesitation. Can sustain communication with long pauses and very
the communication in an some hesitation. Lacks frequent hesitation.
interactive exchange. There some interactive Very limited interactive
may be minor breakdowns exchange. exchange.
in communication. Pronunciation is Pronunciation is often
Pronunciation is almost somewhat intelligible, unintelligible. He/she has
always intelligible and has and has an average limited control of
good control of control of phonological phonological features.
phonological features features
Student does not attend the task. (0)
Students reading from notes will be penalized from language and fluency. Total grade:____ /20