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| Slot | Building | Classroom | Instructor | EPW Course Code | EPW Name |
| Tue: 14:05-16.00 Fri: 14:05-16.00 | D Building | 201 | Nurdan Yeşil | U-01 | Bilkent Social |
| Tue: 14:05-16.00 Fri: 14:05-16.00 | D Building | 202 | Ebru Ecer | U-02 | Read & Act |
| Tue: 14:05-16.00 Fri: 14:05-16.00 | D Building | 203 | Funda Kamanlı | U-03 | English in Action |
| Tue: 14:05-16.00 Fri: 14:05-16.00 | D Building | 204 | Canan Suyolcu | U-04 | Murder Mystery Club |
| Tue: 14:05-16.00 Fri: 14:05-16.00 | D Building | 205 | İlkay Gümgüm | U-05 | Storytelling Club |
| Tue: 14:05-16.00 Fri: 14:05-16.00 | D Building | 206 | Çiğdem Fıçıcı | U-06 | English in Action |
| Tue: 14:05-16.00 Fri: 14:05-16.00 | D Building | 207 | Kamile Özkartal | U-07 | Storytelling Club |
| Tue: 14:05-16.00 Fri: 14:05-16.00 | D Building | 208 | Duygu Yılmaz | U-08 | Short Story Society |
| Tue: 14:05-16.00 Fri: 14:05-16.00 | D Building | 209 | Cameron Beale | U-09 | Short Story Creative Writing Club |
| Tue: 14:05-16.00 Fri: 14:05-16.00 | D Building | 210 | Carlos Lopez Santamaria | U-10 | The Music Club |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | N Building | B112 | Sabriye Gür | U-11 | English in Action |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | N Building | B113 | James Dean Tressler | U-12 | Classic Rock Club |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | N Building | B114 | Carey Bohnenkamp | U-13 | The Amazing Race |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | N Building | B115 | Serhan Bulanık | U-14 | Verses and Vibes |
| Tue: 14:05-16:00 Fri: 14:05-16:00 | N Building | A112 | A.Funda Gökçe | U-15 | InstaLingua |
| Tue: 14:05-16:00 Fri: 14:05-16:00 | N Building | A113 | Müge Dağlı | U-16 | The Movie Expedition |
| Tue: 14:05-16:00 Fri: 14:05-16:00 | N Building | A114 | Esra Tünay | U-17 | Discussion Circles |
| Tue: 14:05-16:00 Fri: 14:05-16:00 | N Building | A115 | Sibel M. Dilsiz | U-18 | Ad Lab – Explore, Create, Captivate |
| Tue: 14:05-16:00 Fri: 14:05-16:00 | N Building | A116 | Samime Aktaş | U-19 | Making a Difference: Charitable Campaigns and Community Impact |
| Tue: 14:05-16:00 Fri: 14:05-16:00 | N Building | B101 | Ecem İşbilir | U-20 | Critical Thinking Club |
| Tue: 14:05-16:00 Fri: 14:05-16:00 | N Building | B102 | Ayşegül Utku | U-21 | Vocab Champs |
| Tue: 14:05-16:00 Fri: 14:05-16:00 | N Building | B103 | Kaan Dewan | U-22 | Public Speaking |
| Tue: 14:05-16:00 Fri: 14:05-16:00 | N Building | B104 | Simon Brunker | U-23 | Travel Guide |
| Tue: 14:05-16:00 Fri: 14:05-16:00 | N Building | B105 | Daniele Mizuta | U-24 | Lens & Language: Exploring photography through English |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | D Building | 101 | Ayşe Özmen Özdemir | U-25 | Anime & Manga Odyssey |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | D Building | 102 | Yeşim Yeloğlu | U-26 | Step Up Your English |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | D Building | 103 | Seçil Chouseinoglou | U-27 | Speak and Spark |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | D Building | 104 | Bilge Işıl Yazıcı | U-28 | Story Bridge |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | D Building | 105 | Halime Kural | U-29 | Short Story Society |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | D Building | 106 | Neslihan Erbil | U-30 | Foodies Club |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | D Building | 107 | Bilal İnci | U-31 | Sports Magazine |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | D Building | 108 | Fidan Bahar Altaş | U-32 | Challenge Accepted |
| Tue: 13:40-15:35 Fri: 13:40-15:35 | D Building | 109 | Anthony Scott | U-33 | Ink Society: A story telling club |
| Code | EPW Name | EPW Description |
| U-01 | Bilkent Social | Are you interested in the social and cultural activities at Bilkent University? Do yo want to explore 108 student clubs and decide which ones are more appealing to you? If your answer is YES, come and join us…. In this club, we will do some research to get an idea about these clubs, their missions and activities. We will have intreviews with the members of these clubs and prepare some posters to share our findings with each other. And we will create our own clubs… In this club, you will be able to have wonderful opportunities for speaking and listening practice as a language learner explore the opportunities that Bilkent social clubs offer and decide on a club that you are interested in. Create your own club and design a blog. |
| U-02 | READ &ACT | Are you passionate about reading? Do you love bringing characters and stories to life? If so, The Read and Act Club is the perfect place for you! Whether you are into thrilling novels, epic adventures, or thought-provoking drama, we dive into all kinds of literature and bring it off the page in the most creative ways possible. In our club, you will get the chance to: Bring Stories to Life: Do become part of it! Do not just read the story-become part of it! Through acting and dramatic readings, we bring characters and plots to life. Whether you are on stage or behind the scenes, there is a place for everyone. Build Confidence and Creativity: Acting is not just about playing a role –it is about expressing yourself and stepping out of your comfort zone. Strengthen your public speaking, creativity, and teamwork skills while having a blast. So, if you are looking for a space where you love for books and creativity can flourish, come check out the Read & Act Club. Ready to read, act, and have fun? |
| U-03 | English in Action | This EPW will provide students with a variety of engaging input through selected BBC Learning Upper- Intermediate course materials (e.g. podcasts, videos, and articles). After completing initial input tasks, students will produce language collaboratively and individually, focusing on developing accuracy and fluency with level grammar and vocabulary, especially in extended spoken communication. |
| U-04 | Murder Mystery Club |  Welcome to the Murder Mystery Club, a club for lovers of popular and engaging crime fiction! In this club, you’ll have a chance to act, interact and reflect in English, and create your own murder mystery story and shoot a short film of it! It is a creative, project-based elective course for B1+ learners integrating reading, listening, writing, speaking and language work throughout the course. You engage with reading and listening input, practice language related to the topic, and produce written or spoken projects. Tasks include videos, roleplays, written stories and more, individually or in pairs or in groups. At the end, you will write your scripts for the role plays, act them out and film them. |
| U-05 | Storytelling Club | Welcome to the Storytelling Club! Have you ever wanted to create your own characters, invent exciting plots, or bring stories to life through your words? This is your opportunity to unleash your creativity, improve your language skills, and explore the art of storytelling. In this club, you will read and create a story, develop your speaking and writing skills and practice thinking critically. Join us as we create, share, and enjoy the power of stories together! |
| U-06 | English in Action | This EPW will provide students with a variety of engaging input through selected BBC Learning Upper-Intermediate course materials (e.g. podcasts, videos, and articles). After completing initial input tasks, students will produce language collaboratively and individually, focusing on developing accuracy and fluency with level grammar and vocabulary, especially in extended spoken communication. |
| U-07 | Storytelling Club | Welcome to the Storytelling Club! Have you ever wanted to create your own characters, invent exciting plots, or bring stories to life through your words? This is your opportunity to unleash your creativity, improve your language skills, and explore the art of storytelling. In this club, you will read and create a story, develop your speaking and writing skills and practice thinking critically. Join us as we create, share, and enjoy the power of stories together! |
| U-08 | Short Story Society | Do you have a passion for short stories? Are you eager to enhance your English skills while diving into fantastic stories? If your answer is YES, then you’ve found the perfect place! In our club, we will explore a variety of short stories. You will have the chance to act out scenes, discuss your interpretations and even create your own stories. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your language abilities, share your thoughts and connect with like-minded peers. Join us to experience the excitement of reading, learning and growing together. We can’t wait to start this literary journey with you! |
| U-09 | Short Story Creative Writing Club | In the short story creative writing club, you will practice using a variety of writing and editing techniques to write your own short story narratives. You will read and give feedback on the work of others through small writing groups comprising 4 or 5 members. The goal is to be creative and learn techniques and methods that will improve your narrative writing skills. We will look at how to brainstorm ideas (spoiler warning: it’s easy); how to outline a short story; and other aspects, such as characters, setting, point of view, descriptions, and narrative structure. After writing and editing, we will collect all the club’s short stories and bring them together into a print and digital format (our own literary magazine). So, if you love to write or want to express your creativity, this club will give you the tools and guidance to write your own story. |
| U-10 | The Music Club | Calling All Music Lovers! This is your chance to express your ideas, emotions, and opinions through music. In this club, you’ll explore how music connects people and tells powerful stories. Each week, you’ll build on what you learn in class while creating lyrics, reflecting on your experiences, and preparing for a final performance. This is your stage to be creative, work as a team, and show what music means to you. Let’s write, sing, speak, and shine together! |
| U-11 | English in Action | A dynamic and interactive course designed to help you strengthen your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while building a solid foundation in language skills! From getting to know new friends and exploring campus life to interviewing lecturers, debating university-related topics, and simulating job interviews — you’ll actively use English in authentic, academic, and real-world contexts. Let’s enhance your English ! |
| U-12 | Classic Rock Club | Are you a musician or performer? Do you like listening to classic songs like “Stairway to Heaven” and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” instead of today’s pop music? If yes, this club is for you! Join us to explore famous bands, improve your English grammar and vocabulary, and share your favorite music with the Bilkent community. NOTE: This is a performance-based club, so musicians are strongly encouraged to join. |
| U-13 | The Amazing Race | In this club, you will research travel destinations and create challenges as if you were racing around the world. These challenges will involve local culture, language, and cuisine, and promote cultural awareness and understanding. Additionally, you will complete tasks related to intercultural awareness around East Campus. Not only will you become familiar with life on East Campus, but also with different places around the world! |
| U-14 | Verses and Vibes | Do you like listening to music? Do you want to understand the meaning of your favorite songs? Then this club is for you! In this club, we will read song lyrics and talk about their meaning. We will learn about simple poetic language, themes, and messages. We will also watch music videos and see how they help tell the story of a song. You will listen to songs from different genres and cultures. You will share your ideas with your classmates and improve your speaking and presentation skills. You will also write your own song and use AI to create music and sing it. At the end of the course, you will choose a song you like and give a presentation about its lyrics, message, and music video, and make and submit a poster of the song you will choose. |
| U-15 | InstaLingua | 🎉 Join the English Social Media Club 🎉 InstaLingua ✨ Learn English the fun way – outside the classroom! ✨ 🚀 What’s the Club? Work in groups of 2–3 Create weekly Instagram posts in English Use your creativity – videos, memes, reels, posters & more Use your digital skills- editing, recording videos 💡 Why Join? ✅ Practice English naturally ✅ Boost creativity & confidence ✅ Team up with friends ✅ Share ideas with the campus community ✅ Build digital & communication skills 🎬 What Can You Post? 🎭 Acting/dubbing scenes in English 📖 Idioms & proverbs (real or made-up origins) 🎤 Fun interviews with classmates 📷 Posters & tips for student life 📰 Creative “public notices” 🌟 Outcomes By the end of the course you will: ✨ Publish your own English content online ✨ Improve fluency, vocabulary & teamwork ✨ See that English can be fun & social! 💬 “Learn English beyond the classroom – Be creative. Be social. Be part of the English Social Media Club!” |
| U-16 | The Movie Expedition | Are you ready to explore movies with a new perspective? In this project, you are going to explore movies as a branch of art. You will have the chance to look into different movie genres and experience writing scripts according to different movie types and then acting these out. Also, please be prepared to make reflections about the process you will go through in this project. If you are interested, come and be a part of this group!!! |
| U-17 | Discussion Circles | Are you interested in improving your speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills in English? Join my Discussion Circles club, where you will learn to discuss academic topics in a respectful and thoughtful way—not by debating, but by asking meaningful questions and truly listening to others. In this course, you will practice using reliable sources to support your ideas, expand your understanding, and justify your opinions. You will also learn how to build on your classmates’ ideas and create a friendly, open-minded atmosphere for discussion. If you want to become a confident communicator and enjoy exploring new perspectives, this course is perfect for you! |
| U-18 | Ad Lab – Explore, Create, Captivate | “Join Ad Lab, an engaging elective where English learners explore advertising through hands-on projects. Analyze ads, develop campaigns, and enhance your creativity and communication skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.” |
| U-19 | Making a Difference: Charitable Campaigns and Community Impact | Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the world? Join us for an inspiring 8-week journey into the heart of charity work, designed specifically for upper-intermediate English learners. This dynamic course will not only enhance your language skills but also empower you to create meaningful change. Course Highlights: Explore the Power of Charity: Delve into the significance of charitable work and its impact on communities and individuals. Learn about various charitable organizations and their missions through engaging research activities. Develop Presentation Skills: Sharpen your English presentation skills by researching and presenting on key topics related to charity. Gain confidence in public speaking as you share your findings with your peers. Collaborate on Real Projects: Work in teams to design and develop a comprehensive charity campaign. From brainstorming ideas to planning actionable steps, you’ll apply your knowledge and creativity to a real-world project. Enhance Your Language Skills: Improve your vocabulary, grammar, and communication abilities in a practical context. Engage in discussions, write persuasive content, and refine your English through hands-on activities. Make a Real Impact: By the end of the course, your team will present a fully developed charity campaign, ready to inspire and mobilize others. Leave with a sense of accomplishment and the skills to contribute to charitable causes in your community. |
| U-20 | Critical Thinking Club | Join us on this journey to sharpen your critical thinking! This club is more than just a learning experience – it’s a platform to share, reflect, and grow as an intellectual individual and team player. Participants will: explore diverse media: Analyze thought-provoking short films, documentaries, and academic articles. engage in meaningful discussions: Reflect, debate, and share perspectives in classroom and online forums. collaborate on creative projects: Work in teams to produce videos, prepare presentations, and design posters. build confidence and skills: Develop research, communication, and presentation skills while receiving constructive peer feedback. |
| U-21 | Vocab Champs | Tired of trying to memorize long, boring word lists? Want to learn vocabulary while having fun at the same time? Then come and join us at the Vocab Champs Club! Each week, you will learn and practice words in your vocabulary list with your team members through exciting games, puzzles or quizzes. But that’s not all – you will also get the chance to put your new vocabulary into use in fun, creative, real-life writing and speaking tasks to make your learning really stick. And here’s the best part: on showcase days, our club will organize a Kahoot vocabulary competition open to all upper-intermediate level students and find the real UPPER Vocab Champs! |
| U-22 | Public Speaking | In this course you will learn how to speak in front of an audience (of your peers). If you want to learn how to draft (write) a speech in order to effectively convince people, sell them your ideas or even just teach, this project is for you. To successfully pass every student will have to do a final presentation. |
| U-23 | Travel Guide |  Create Your Own Travel Guide! Do you want to sharpen your English while exploring Türkiye? In this project, you’ll design a travel guide for a destination of your choice. Step by step, you’ll cover aspects of travel such as transport, food, sights, history, and local culture—then bring it all together into a complete guide. Along the way, you will: • Improve your research skills • Write for different audiences • Give and receive real feedback • Build teamwork and presentation skills In the end, you’ll produce a professional travel guide and a short promotional presentation to show off your chosen location. Perfect for anyone who loves travel, creativity, and working with others! |
| U-24 | Lens & Language: Exploring photography through English | Are you drawn to capturing the world through photos? In Lens & Language: Exploring Photography through English, you’ll explore both the art of photography and your unique perspective on the world. This elective project work (EPW) is for anyone interested in using photography to express themselves and engage in personal reflection, regardless of prior experience. Throughout the course, you’ll research famous photographers and various techniques and practice taking photos that represent your vision. By the end of the course, you’ll select your favorite shots for an Instagram showcase, where you can show the photos and reflections you’re most proud of. Join us in Lens & Language if you want to make art, capture moments, and reflect deeply on what you see! |
| U-25 | Anime & Manga Odyssey | Join our Anime & Manga Odyssey Club! In the Anime & Manga Odyssey Club, a group of Language Heroes embarks on an extraordinary journey to unlock the secrets of Japanese culture and language through the mesmerizing world of manga and anime. Together, they face thrilling challenges, uncover linguistic mysteries, and embrace the power of communication as they become true language masters. Join the ranks of the Language Heroes and embark on a quest that will forever change your language learning adventure! |
| U-26 | Step Up Your English |  Are you ready to step up your English? 😊 This is your space to explore English and use it with confidence. Each week, you will learn new idioms, proverbs, or quotations, practise, and use them in real-life situations. You will use technology to record your work and create original content such as videos, podcasts, posters, or Instagram pages. Sometimes you will work on your own, sometimes with a partner, and for the final project, you will work in small groups to write, act, and record a roleplay. By the end of the course, you will be able to express yourself more clearly and confidently. If you are ready to come out of your shell, join us! |
| U-27 | Speak and Spark | This is a fun and practical course designed to improve your discussion skills and vocabulary through real-world topics. If you want to communicate clearly, confidently, and critically in discussion-based contexts, choose this EPW. Through interactive speaking tasks, you can develop the ability to ask and answer relevant questions, express and justify opinions, and manage conversations using effective signposting and paraphrasing strategies. You can also learn how to evaluate your speaking strengths and weaknesses through teacher’s and peers’ feedback. By the end of the course, you will be better prepared to participate in academic discussions, respond thoughtfully to different perspectives, and express yourselves confidently. You will be doing all these in mini groups, in pairs and sometimes individually. |
| U-28 | STORY BRIDGE |  Welcome to Story Bridge! During this course, you will create your own English children’s audiobook using StoryJumper. You will plan your story, create interesting characters, design colorful pages, record your own narration and finally publish your digital storybook. Throughout the semester, you will improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while working on a meaningful project for a real audience. Remember: Great stories are not written in one day. They are created through imagination, collaboration, revision and creativity. Enjoy the journey and let your imagination lead the way! |
| U-29 | SHORT STORY SOCIETY | Do you enjoy reading stories and sharing your ideas? Would you like to improve your English while exploring interesting and meaningful stories? Join our Short Story Club! Together, we will read a variety of engaging short stories, discuss their characters and themes, and explore different perspectives. You will have the opportunity to share your opinions, develop your critical thinking skills, and express yourself confidently in English. We will also take part in creative activities, act out scenes, and write our own stories. Join us to improve your reading, speaking, vocabulary, creativity, and critical thinking skills while enjoying literature in a fun and supportive environment! |
| U-30 | FOODIES CLUB | Welcome to the Foodies Club! Are you passionate about food, curious about different cuisines, and willing to watch mouthwatering food shows, try new recipes and exchange cooking tips? Look no further! Join our friendly community of food lovers to start a culinary journey together. Whether you’re a chef or a foodie, our club offers a welcoming space to share, learn and indulge in the world of gastronomy. Come join us and let’s celebrate our love for all things delicious and expand our food horizons! |
| U-31 | Sports Magazine | Have you ever got your hands on magazines like Sports Illustrated, L’Equipe, Four-Four-Two or Goal? If you enjoy reading such magazines and are interested in creating one, this club is for you! You are going to have the opportunity to explore such themes as sportspeople, tactics/strategies, fan culture, economics and politics of different sports of your choice. Make sure you love sports, writing and design if you are going to choose this club. |
| U-32 | Challenge Accepted | Are you ready to ACT, INTERACT, REFLECT, CREATE and COOPERATE in English? Almost every week there is a new challenge such as shooting videos, improvisation, working on riddles, proverbs, idioms etc. You shall not worry because the outcome is going to be legen… wait for it… dary! LEGENDARY! Who is in? |
| U-33 | Ink Society: A story telling club |  Enjoy a good story? Want to improve your writing? Learn English in a creative and meaningful way. Join Ink Society! In this club, we write short stories that let us practice our grammar and vocabulary. It also helps learners write better. So what are you waiting for? Let’s have fun as we inspire each other and bring our stories to life. |
