8 WEEK PRE-FACULTY ELECTIVES

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Time SlotBuildingClassroomInstructorsEPW CourseEPW Name
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
DD-101Nihal KurtayPF8-01The Documentary Club
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
DD-102Füsun TaşkesenPF8-02Adventurescape
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
DD-103Efe Burak YakarPF8-03Speak to the Audience
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
DD-104Seda Özdoğan PF8-04Psychology in Different Genres
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
DD-105Harun Dislioğlu PF8-05Voice It
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
DD-106Carey Jane Bohnenkamp PF8-06The Amazing Race
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
DD-107Micaela Kim Richter PF8-07Debate Club
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
NNC-201Steven Hobson PF8-08THINK! WRITE! SHARE!
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
NNC-202Fatma Gül Yıldırım PF8-09Problem Solvers
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
NNC-203Elif Eren PF8-10Psyched Up!
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
NNC-204Müge Erten PF8-11Horror Movies
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
NNC-205Saliha Gürbüzdal PF8-12Vlogging: English Through Digital Storytelling
EPW Course CodeEPW NameEPW Description
PF8-01The Documentary ClubAre you ready for a journey in the world of documentaries?
Would you like to be the new David Attenborough?
If so, then “The Documentary Club” is what you are looking for.
You will watch documentaries, analyze them, discover their characteristics, use apps and different techniques, shoot your own mini-documentary, work with new friends, and spend enjoyable time. Come join this club!
PF8-02AdventurescapeAre you an adventurer or not? Do you have the spirit of exploration and resilience? If you are into adventure and explore different activities, you are more than welcome to this club. While exploring different adventure disciplines, you will have a chance to see the real you. Doesn’t really matter if you are an adventurer already or you want to be an adventurer in the future, feel free to learn more about life with adventures and enjoy it….Of course joy is not the only outcome, you will have a chance to develop your language skill while having fun.
PF8-03Speak to the AudienceHow do you feel when speaking in public? Do you want to be a good public speaker? This is the course you need. In this course, you will have the opportunity to write an outstanding formal speech and deliver it to an audience.
PF8-04Psychology in Different GenresAre you interested in human psychology? Do you like discussing psychological elements and emotions expressed in a material you read, watch or listen to? If so, this club is THE ONE for you! As a part of the club, you will have a chance to read, listen to and watch works of different genres and analyze their content in terms of the feelings they create in the reader/the viewer or the emotions expressed in them. You will broaden your understanding of psychology by working on a short story, a song, a poem and watching a short film/movie or an advertisement. You will also have a chance to write about and discuss psychological issues that humans face every day.
PF8-05Voice ItDo you sometimes remain quiet because you’re shy? Do you want to feel confident when you talk? Join our debating club, Voice It. You will gain practice in speaking in front of others and defending your opinions. Come and find your voice with Voice It.
PF8-06The Amazing Race
Do you want to travel the world? Do you enjoy thrilling adventures? Do you enjoy competition? Then this club is for you! In The Amazing Race you will work with a classmate to plan a 12 country race around the world. In each country, you will have to find things to do that could be turned into challenges for people to complete. You will also compete in challenges around East Campus while preparing and presenting your own dream race around the world. Only one team can be named the winner…will it be yours?
PF8-07Debate ClubWant to be right even if you’re wrong? Come challenge the way you think by attacking and supporting arguments in Debate Club!

Aims and Objectives of Club:
-To improve speaking skills and critical thinking skills by participating in debates and argument analysis.
-To improve research skills by finding evidence for arguments from reliable sources
-To learn presentation skills by participating in public timed debates
PF8-08THINK! WRITE! SHARE!Are you interested in an opportunity to explore your creativity and to express it in your writing? If so, then this club will be of interest to you! This club welcomes all students regardless of writing ability. You just need some enthusiasm! Through a series of activities designed to generate creativity you will have the chance to produce a variety of writings, from sentences to a short story, and everything in between. This club is also a place where you can share your ideas and words with your friends and hear theirs too. Come on, let’s explore our creative side and see what we can think, write and share…together!
PF8-09Problem SolversIn this project work, you will learn the steps of problem solving through real-life problems. Who knows, you may use the problem-solving skills you have developed in this project work in your future jobs. In the fierce world out there, having basic problem-solving skills is very important. This project work will surely increase your chances to be a desirable candidate in your future jobs.
PF8-10Psyched Up!Are you interested in human nature?
Do you want to learn more about yourself and the people around you?
Do you enjoy discussing psychology topics?
Do you love learning new facts about psychology?
If you say yes, this club is just for you. In this club, you will explore a different psychology topic every week, so if you want to dig deeper into psychology, come and join us!
PF8-11Horror MoviesThis EPW is about Horror Movies. If you are interested in horror movies and want to explore them, you may join the project and expand your horizon. You are expected to watch and analyze the movies you have watched in groups and produce a video of a scene from the movie you have studied or record a podcast about it as the final product.
PF8-12Vlogging: English Through Digital StorytellingWelcome to Vlogging: English Through Digital Storytelling! This engaging course takes you on a creative journey where you’ll learn the art of vlogging from start to finish. In this course, you’ll explore different vlog styles, master storytelling techniques, enhance your language skills, and collaborate with peers to produce your very own vlog. Whether you’re a seasoned vlogger or a curious beginner, this course will equip you with the tools and confidence to share your unique stories with the world. Get ready to dive into the exciting world of vlogging and let your creativity shine!