FDY COURSES
Exit levels table - Düzey Sonu Tanımları
LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE FOUNDATIONS DEVELOPMENT YEAR (FDY) ENGLISH PROGRAM &
English Route 1 - ENG 0001
This course aims to effectively and efficiently raise students' standard of English from a minimal level to one that allows for basic communication. This is achieved through intensive language support based on grammar, vocabulary and skills work as well as the use of theme-based and on-line learning materials.
English Route 2- ENG 0002
The aim of this course is to help students develop their language skills to be able to start to function effectively in a variety of written and spoken contexts in English. This is achieved through the use of content-based and on-line learning support materials which contribute to students' language knowledge as well as their knowledge of the world.
English Route 3 - ENG 0003
The aim of this course is to help students further develop their language skills to be able to function effectively in a variety of written and spoken contexts in English. Content-based and online support materials play a key role in supporting the learning process.
English Route 4 - ENG 0004
At this level, students develop their abilities to read, write and speak fluently and accurately in English. They also become advanced communicators with sufficient general knowledge to start their freshman studies. The course focuses on academic skills, critical thinking and the language of Maths and Science. Content-based and on-line learning support materials play an essential role in achieving this aim.
English for Maths and Sciences (EMS) (For Route 4 Students)
You will be attending lectures one hour per week on a certain day to help you prepare more effectively for freshman Natural Science and Maths courses. The lectures will be given by faculty members and the language sessions will be given by SL instructors. The main aim of this part of the course is to familiarise you with the language of maths and science in English as well as refreshing and or extending your previous content knowledge of maths and science. In addition, you will have the opportunity to practise academic skills, such as note-taking, and identify recording and learning important vocabulary in a real-life situation.
Critical Thinking for the Social Sciences (CTSS) (For Route 4 Students)
This course will help you to further develop critical thinking skills important in freshman year social science courses like SPS 101 and 102. The main goal is to introduce you to language and methods of critical thinking typically used in the social sciences, as well as teach you content that will be useful in freshman year social science courses. You will learn to think critically by analyzing and evaluating texts about a historical topic. You will also complete writing and speaking tasks based on the different texts.