TOROS UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES 2020 2021

TOROS UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES 2020 -2021 ACADEMIC YEAR ORIENTATION

ONLINE CLASSES • In the 2020 -2021 Academic Year, the courses at the Department of Foreign Languages of Toros University will be held online on the website https: //lms. toros. edu. tr.

ONLINE CLASSES • Apart from https: /lms. toros. edu. tr, Zoom, Google Classroom, and Google Meet applications will also be used. • Our students are required to activate their email addresses with the extension toros. edu. tr which was assigned to them during registration (Example; 203350001@toros. edu. tr)

ONLINE CLASSES • Participation in online classes is 80% mandatory. • Students who have an absenteeism of 80% or above lose their right to take the EMA (Final) exam in each module.

HOW TO ENTER ONLINE CLASSES / LMS SYSTEM

HOW TO ENTER ONLINE CLASSES / LMS SYSTEM

HOW TO ENTER ONLINE CLASSES / LMS SYSTEM

ONLINE CLASS/ LMS SYSTEM • Virtual Classroom Activity Clicking on the virtual classroom activities will take you to the Perculus (LMS) page or application. You can participate in virtual classes while its broadcasting live. *Click to get detailed information about LMS. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=UJ 3 Fa. TImm. W w youtube. com/watch? v=WSP 0 Q 7 yzy 2 w

EXAMS • In Module Assessment (IMA) and End of Module Assessment (EMA) will be held face to face at 45 Evler Campus. • Quizzes will be held weekly online.

EXAMS • Since students are required to be present at the school for the face-to -face exams (2 IMA + 2 EMA) 4 times in a semester (unless otherwise decided by the scientific board or YÖK), students are expected to schedule their programs accordingly. • For exam dates, check the Academic Calendar at the end of the presentation. • The exams will be held within the rules and regulation of the pandemic guidelines.

PANDEMIC MEASURES TO BE TAKEN DURING THE EXAMS • Students will be admitted on the school campus after a temperature check with a digital thermometer. • It is forbidden to enter the campus without a mask. • In order to limit the number of students on campus at the same time, there will be different entrance and exit times. • There are signs and posters posted on campus for guidance and recommendations regarding social distancing within the building. • In addition, informative posters about Covid-19 measures (social distance, hygiene, use of masks, hand hygiene, rules to be followed in the school, etc. ) are posted on the walls.

PANDEMIC MEASURES TO BE TAKEN DURING EXAMS • In order to reduce the density of the classroom space, classes are organized with 1 person per 4 square meters. • The desks are placed according to social distancing guidelines. • Hand disinfectants are provided in front of all classrooms. • Classrooms are disinfected regularly before and after each exam. • There are trash bins with lids in front of every classroom and in the corridors. • All teachers and staff will use their personal protective equipment (masks, visors) during their stay on campus. • The mask should cover the mouth and nose completely. Do not touch the front face of the mask and worn masks should be thrown into covered trash bins after use.

PANDEMIC MEASURES TO BE TAKEN DURING EXAMS • Social distance rules will be applied during breaks and lunch breaks, and students will be allowed to leave the exam one by one. • In order to avoid crowds in restrooms, students' restroom usage will be arranged according to class. Toilets are cleaned regularly and frequently. • Elevators will not be used during the pandemic period. Elevators will be used only by students and staff with disabilities. • The use of air conditioning is prohibited. • Stair rails are wiped down frequently. • Students should pay attention to social distance and hygiene rules in all areas of the campus (Garden, Classroom, Library, Dining Hall, Toilets, Gyms, Conference Halls, Elevators, etc. ).

LEVELS • A 1/A 2 BEGINNER/ELEMENTARY • B 1 PRE-INTERMEDIATE • B 1+ INTERMEDIATE • B 2 UPPER-INTERMEDIATE • C 1 ADVANCED (TRANSLATION DEPARTMENT)

SUCCESS GOALS B 2 - UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (UPPER MIDDLE LEVEL) • WRITING COMPOSITION ON ACADEMIC TOPICS WITH 350 -400 WORDS AND ABOVE (WRITING). • UNDERSTANDING THE FUNDAMENTAL IDEAS OF ACADEMIC TEXTS ABOUT TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ABSTRACTS (READING). • EXPRESSING YOUR IDEAS AND PLANS AND BEING ABLE TO PRESENT ON ANY SUBJECT (SPEAKING). • BEING ABLE TO UNDERSTAND REPLY TO DAILY AND ACADEMIC LANGUAGE (LISTENING).

SUCCESS GOALS C 1 - ADVANCED (UPPER LEVEL) (TRANSLATION DEPARTMENT) • BEING ABLE TO WRITE (PARAGRAPHS, ARTICLES, APPLICATIONS, RESEARCH ARTICLES) AT AN UPPER LEVEL (WRITING). • BEING ABLE TO UNDERSTAND LITERATIVE AND SCIENTIFIC LONG AND COMPLEX TEXTS EVEN IN DIFFERENT STYLES (READING). • BEING ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE LESSONS AND DISCUSSIONS ON COMPLEX ISSUES OTHER THAN THEIR AREAS (LISTENING). • BEING ABLE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES FLUENTLY AND PRESENTATIONS (SPEAKING).

MODULAR SYSTEM • A modular system is a system that has a beginning and an ending which is integrated within itself (There are 4 modules in our department) • Level groups - provides targeted language skills and increase the quality of language education. • Modular system is preferred because it has a flexible structure that responds quickly to changes. • The modular system is a transparent system that allows the student to progress at his/her own pace and instantly notifies his/her success.

MODULAR SYSTEM MODULE 1 – A 1 / A 2 BEGINNER / ELEMENTARY MODULE 4– B 2 UPPERINTERMEDIATE • MODULE 2 – A 2 / B 1 • PRE-INTERMEDIATE � (PROFICIENCY EXAM) MODULE 3 – B 1 / B 1+ INTERMEDIATE SUCCESS 18

MODULAR WEIGHTINGS MODULE 1 20% MODULE 2 25% MODULE 3 MODULE 4 25% 30% 19

ASSESMENT AND EVALUATION • TEACHER ASSESSMENT (TA) 30% • QUIZZES 10% • IN MODULE EXAM (IMA) 20% • END OF MODULE EXAM (EMA) 40% * These numbers are only valid for the Online Education period. You will be updated and informed if any changes occur during time. END OF YEAR GRADE (AVERAGE OF 4 MODULES) %60 + PROFICIENCY EXAM %40 = END OF YEAR GRADE

TEACHER ASSESSMENT (%30) PARTICIPATION 10% HOMEWORK / ONLINE HOMEWORK / JOURNAL 10% IN CLASS QUIZ 10% 21

End of Module Grading System TA 30% EMA 40% TA 30% Q 10% IMA 20% Q 10% EMA 40% IMA 20% 22

END OF YEAR GRADE PROFICIENCY EXAM 40% + AVERAGE OF MODULES (AVERAGE OF 4 MODULE ACCORDING TO THEIR WEIGHTINGS) 60% PROFICIENCY EXAM • 40% AVERAGE OF 4 MODULES • 60% 23

PROFICIENCY EXAM • READING 30 p • WHILE LISTENING 10 p • NOTE TAKING 15 p • SPEAKING 10 p • WRITING 35 p • THE PASSING GRADE IS CALCULATED BY %40 OF THE PROFICIENCY EXAM AND %60 OF THE MODULE AVERAGE. • PASSING GRADE IS %60 OUT OF 100. 24

EXCEPTIONS • STUDENTS WITH AVERAGE OF 85 AND ABOVE (AVERAGE OF 4 MODULES) MAY CONTINUE TO THEIR DEPARTMENT OF FACULTY AND ARE EXEMPT FROM THE END OF THE YEAR PROFICIENCY EXAM. • THIS EXCEPTION APPLIES TO EDINBURGH, PETERBOROUGH AND ADDINGTON CLASSES. • BRIGHTON STUDENTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS EXCEPTION. 25

MAIN COURSE BOOKS MAIN COURSE BRIGHTON EDINBURGH PETERBOROU GH ADDINGTON MODULE 1 LANGUAGE LEADER ELEMENTARY PRE-INT LANGUAGE LEADER INT. MODULE 2 LANGUAGE LEADER PRE-INT. LANGUAGE LEADER UPPER INT. MODULE 3 LANGUAGE LEADER INT. LANGUAGE LEADER UPPER INT. MODULE 4 LANGUAGE LEADER UPPER INT. LANGUAGE LEADER ADVANCED 26

READING BOOKS READING BRIGHTON MODULE 1 PRISM EDINBURGH PRISM INTRO PRISM 1 PETERBOROUG H PRISM INTRO 1 MODULE 2 PRISM SKILLFUL 1 1 MODULE 3 SKILLFUL 2 2 2 MODULE 4 SKILLFUL 3 3 3 ADDINGTON SKILLFUL 2 SKILLFUL 3 SKILLFUL 4 27

WRITING BOOKS EDINBURGH PETERBOROUGH ADDINGTON MODULE 1 GREAT WRITING 1 TUFL WRITING BOOK MODULE 2 TUFL WRITING MODULE 3 TUFL WRITING BOOK TUFL WRITING BOOK LONGMAN ACADEMIC WRITING SERIES 5 MODULE 4 TUFL TTUFL WRITING BOOK TUFL WRITING K LONGMAN ACADEMIC WRITING SERIES 5 WRITING BRIGHTON WRITING 1 WRITING

LISTENING BOOKS LISTENI NG BRIGHTO N EDINBUR GH MODULE 1 PRISM INTRO A 1 PETERBORO ADDINGTON UGH PRISM 1 A 2 PATHWAYS 1 MODULE PRISM 1 A 2 2 MODULE PATHWAYS 1 1 3 PATHWAYS 1 PATHWAYS 2 PATHWAYS 3 MODULE PATHWAYS 2 2 4 PATHWAYS 3 PATHWAYS 4 29

LEARNING CENTERS TUES-THURS /Learning Center (on Zoom/ Google Classroom) 30

WRITING CENTER • TUES-THURS Writing Center (on Zoom/ Google Classroom) 31

SPEAKING CLUB TUESDAY Speaking Club (on Zoom/Google Classroom) 32

CLASS HOURS 09: 00– 16: 00 • Lessons start on the hour and lasts 40 minutes (including Learning Centers / Writing Centers / Speaking Club). • Lesson hours may change when lessons are face to face. 33

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION TOROS UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES (TUFL) IS ACCREDITED BY PEARSON ASSURED.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR/FALL TERM Department of Foreign Languages Orientation Program 05. 10. 2020 MONDAY Department of Foreign Languages MODULE 1 05. 10. 2020 MONDAY Module 1 IMA (In-Module Exams for All Levels) 06. 11. 2020 FRIDAY Module 1 EMA (End of Module Exams for All Levels) 27. 11. 2020 FRIDAY Department of Foreign Languages Module 2 07. 12. 2020 MONDAY Module 2 IMA (End of Module Exams for All Levels) 08. 01. 2021 FRIDAY Module 2 EMA (End of Module Exams for All Levels) 29. 01. 2021 FRIDAY Department of Foreign Languages Module Break 29. 01. 2021 FRIDAY

ACADEMIC CALENDAR/SPRING TERM Department of Foreign languages Module 3 IMA (In-Module Exams for All Levels) Module 3 EMA (In-Module Exams for All Levels) Department of Foreign Languages MODULE 4 Module 4 EMA (End of Module Exams for All Levels) Proficiency Exam (Written) Proficiency Exam (Speaking) Proficiency Exam Grades Announcement 15. 02. 2021 MONDAY 19. 03. 2021 FRIDAY 09. 04. 2021 FRIDAY 19. 04. 2021 MONDAY 21. 05. 2021 FRIDAY 18. 06. 2021 FRIDAY 28. 06. 2021 MONDAY 29. 06. 2021 TUESDAY 05. 07. 2021 MONDAY

ACADEMIC CALENDAR/SUMMER TERM Department of Foreign Languages Summer Term Proficiency Exam(Written and Speaking) 12. 07. 2021 MONDAY 03. 09. 2021 FRIDAY Summer Term Proficiency Exam Grades Announcement 06. 09. 2021 MONDAY

WISHING YOU A SUCCESSFUL YEAR 38