UPPER-INTERMEDIATE ELECTIVES

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Time SlotBuildingClassroomInstructorsEPW CourseEPW Name
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
NNA-209Özlem Sydney Turgut U01Well-Being Social Club
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
NNA-212Sevda Çelik Barut U02Non-Profit Organizations Club
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
NNA-213Esra Tünay U03Idiom Explorers Club
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
NNA-214Neslihan Erbil U04Foodies Club
Tues/Fri: 13.30NNA-215Bilge Çöllüoğlu Yakar U05My Dream Travel Destination
Tues/Fri: 13.30NNA-216Merve Ersoy U06Comic Book Society
Tues/Fri: 13.30NNB-203Carlos Lopez Santamaria U07The Music Club
Tues/Fri: 13.30NNB-204Dilek Bilgiç U08Vocabulary Club
Tues/Fri: 13.30NNB-205Alena Iriskulova U09Life is a Comic Strip
Tues/Fri: 13.30NNB-206Cemre Ece Kırcalı U10Vocabulary Game Club
Tues/Fri: 13.30NNB-212Nihan Kılıç U11Dreamer Poets Society
Tues/Fri: 13.30NNB-213Ramsey Klassen U12Movie Monologues from Memory
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
CCD-101Hülya Can U13Art Goin’ Alive
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
CCD-102Ebru Ecer U14Read and ACT
Tues/Fri: 13.30CCD-103Hilal Atlı U15A Creative Film Project: Cracking the Con
Tues/Fri: 13.30CCD-104Pelin Yetkin U16Vocab Crew 
Tues/Fri: 13.30CCD-105Kayla Etherton U17StoryFrames: Creating Your Own Graphic World
Tues/Fri: 13.30CCD-106İpek Hüyüklü U18Product Design and Advertising
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
CCD-107Buket MeryumoğluU19Strange Strange World
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
NNB-214Richard Wallace U20Bilkent Beasts: Creature Creators!
Tues: 12.40
Fri: 13.30
NNB-215Ashley Villante Cox U21D&D One Shot Workshop
EPW Course CodeEPW NameEPW Description
U01Well-Being Social ClubIf you are happy and well, you feel great. You can do everything in life. In this club, let’s get together and search about the following:
-The Description of Well- Being
-How can we achieve Well-Being?
-Life Satisfaction= Well Being
-Scenarios in Life
-What emotions exist in the description of well-being?
-Reflection and goal setting for future
As a result together, we will research, read ,discuss and try to find answers to the questions above. Shall we?
U02Non-Profit Organizations ClubAre you passionate about making a difference in your community and the world? Do you want to gain valuable skills, meet like-minded peers, and create positive change? Then the Non-Profit Organizations Club is the perfect place for you! You will explore the structure of non-profit organizations, create your own non-profit organization step by step and present it to the group. If you want to imrove your communication and critical thinking skills, boost your creativity and make a difference, join in!
U03Idiom Explorers Club
Idioms are commonly used in English. If you are learning English as a second language, you come across lots of idioms in everyday conversations, literature, and media. So, it’s important to understand them! And, once you can use idioms properly, they are a fun way of expressing yourself in English and adding some color to your language
In this club, we will learn many idioms and use them in conversations, podcasts, videos and short stories. If you are interested in sounding more natural when you speak English, join my club

U04Foodies ClubWelcome 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!
 
U05My Dream Travel DestinationDo you like travelling? Is there a dream place you would like to visit one day? Why not exploring it now and making plans for that day? Let us know about your dream travel destination and maybe we can join you! Be the travel guide for your dream destination and take us through your future journey!
 
In this club, you will:
 
– Gain cultural knowledge on different travel destinations
– Develop your vocabulary knowledge on travel and tourism
– Improve your research and reading skills through the use of different online sources
– Practice your writing skills by producing written texts and brochures
– Improve speaking skills through discussions and presentations
U06Comic Book SocietyHey! Do you love Marvels? Do you read comic books? Then, this is your chance to create your own Comic Book. Each week you will have a task to complete such as describing your family, writing an alternate history, turning a book into a comic book and many more. Finally, you will be ready to create your own Comic Book from scratch!
*NB: Having a laptop or tablet is necessary to enroll in this club.
U07The Music ClubJoin The Music Club: Enhance Your English and Ignite Your Creativity!
 
Are you a music enthusiast eager to refine your English and express your creativity? The Music Club is the perfect elective for upper-intermediate learners who love music and want to take their skills to the next level! 
 
In this club, you will: 
– Dive deeper into diverse music genres (pop, rock, hip-hop, classical) while mastering advanced English vocabulary and expressions. 
-Collaborate with like-minded peers in an inspiring and dynamic environment. 
-Create and share playlists featuring a variety of genres, introducing your peers to new music. 
– Share your personal musical experiences and explore the connections between music and emotions. 
– Research a fascinating musical discovery and present your findings to the class.
– Analyse songs to understand their structure, message, and emotional impact. 
– Learn about the different parts of a song and create your own meaningful and engaging song lyrics.  
– Experiment with cutting-edge AI tools to produce and mix professional-quality tracks. 
– Reflect on your learning journey in a final presentation, sharing your insights and creative process with your peers. 
– Present your creations at an exclusive showcase event, celebrating your talent and progress.
U08Vocabulary ClubStudents will work on chunks, collocations, phrases, and extensive vocabulary by creating different activities for each week in groups. They will work in groups so they will be a part of small interactive community to work on  target vocabulary in context by creating short stories,  creative writing, videos, kahoot, quizzes, board games, or other interactive activities using their creativity.
U09Life is a Comic StripHi there! Are you a Marvel Universe fan? Or a DC? Do you like comics? Is your just as funny as a cartoon? If yes, your place is here! In our club, we think that life is a comic strip and we are the characters 🙂
Come to us and you will learn to create the comics all by yourself! In our club, you create YOUR OWN COMICS with your own characters and jokes! And everything is in English, so it is like real ones! It’s a lot of fun!
How about the end? In the end, you can share your comics with everyone and maybe become famous 😉, and there is a surprise waiting for you as well!
But please be ready to do a lot of work! And think twice if you don’t like to draw, because you will need to draw a lot here!
Note: Do not confuse it with Comic Book Society Club! They do everything online, but we will draw our comics on paper using colored pens.
U10Vocabulary Game ClubDo you think you need extra work on vocabulary? Come and join us! ️
Imagine creating your own vıcabulary games and having fun with your friends at the same time! This is your chance to:
•    Revise and learn your level vocabulary at your own pace by creating vocabulary games and adding more items to that every week.
•    Have fun by practicing together and develop your ability to remember them more easily!
U11Dreamer Poets SocietyDreamer Poets Society: Dear dreamers and depressed poets society members! This upcoming period, we will put your problems into poems; burn them with words and bury in verse…

 Motto: What did you find touchy today, did you talk to trees and cry over the beauty of a butterfly? If you are that sentimental kid, stop here and smell the roses!

 Aims and Objectives of Club:
– To enhance Sts’ expressive abilities
– To build confidence in speaking
– To develop pronunciation, vocabulary and memorizing skills
– To share cherished memories with friends
U12Movie Monologues from MemoryWelcome to MMM! The Movie Monologues from Memory Club!
Are you a movie lover? Do you find yourself quoting your favorite movie lines over and over? Would you like to practice your memorization skills and improve your attention span? Then this club is perfect for you! In the MMM club, you’ll learn how to memorize and perform monologues from your favorite movies and other popular sources.

If you join us, you will:
-choose monologues from your favorite movie or another cool source to memorize
-study the text to understand your character and the scene
-use fun memorization strategies to learn your lines by heart
-perform for your friends! You’ll practice bringing your character to life through acting, body language, and voice. (Don’t worry if you’re nervous – we’ll all become more confident together).

But that’s not all! You’ll also learn about the benefits of memorization for school and life. Plus, you’ll get to give feedback to your friends and get feedback on your own performances. It’s a great way to improve your speaking skills, learn new vocabulary, and make new friends who love movies as much as you do.
U13Art Goin’ AliveBring art to life! Explore iconic art movements, create captivating stories, and showcase your talent in a live exhibit.
What’s Happening?
Discover Art Movements: Research and present on fascinating art styles.
Virtual Museum Tours: Explore world-class museums and select your favorite paintings.
Creative Storytelling: Craft and share engaging narratives behind your chosen art.
Paintings Going Alive Exhibit: Reenact your selected painting and shine in a live showcase!
🎨 Join the art adventure and make your mark! 🎨
U14Read and ACTAre you passionate about reading? Do you love bringing characters and stories to life? If so, the Read & Act Club is the perfect place for you! Whether you’re 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’ll get the chance to:
 Bring Stories to Life: Don’t just read the story—become part of it! Through acting and dramatic readings, we bring characters and plots to life. Whether you’re on stage or behind the scenes, there’s a place for everyone.
 Build Confidence and Creativity: Acting isn’t just about playing a role—it’s 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’re looking for a space where your love for books and creativity can flourish, come check out the Read & Act Club. Ready to read, act, and have fun?
U15 A Creative Film Project: Cracking the ConAre you ready for an exciting challenge? Do you love being creative, acting in role-play activities, and sharpening your digital skills? How about watching a gripping documentary film? If that sounds like you, join us for the “Tinder Swindler” Project Work Club! In this eye-opening and interactive project, you’ll:
🌟 Explore the fascinating psychology of the characters in the documentary,
🔍 Analyze the key moments that changed everything,
💬 Discuss the outcomes of their decisions,
🎥 Unleash your creativity by filming your own ending to the story,
📝 Try your hand at writing compelling news articles.
Don’t miss this chance to improve your English, work with your peers, and dive into an unforgettable learning experience. Sign up now and let’s create something amazing together!
U16Vocab CrewVocab Crew Club is all about discovering new words, having fun with language and sharpening our skills in creative ways. In this club, we will study level vocabulary in a meaningful way through different activities such as creative writing, speaking and designing games. These activities will not only help you grow your vocabulary, but also make you a more confident communicator. If you want to explore the world of words, welcome to Vocab Crew Club and let’s make it fun!
U17StoryFrames: Creating Your Own Graphic WorldDo you enjoy storytelling and/or drawing? Do manga or other graphic stories interest you? If so, this club might be right for you! In StoryFrames, students will read and analyze graphic texts with the ultimate aim of creating their own graphic short stories. You don’t need to be an artist to join! You can draw basic images or use AI to help you create your pictures as well. However, you do need creativity and the desire to tell a story! Each week we will look at different elements of graphic novels and short stories so that students can apply these elements to make their own graph short story individually or with a partner. You’ll give and get feedback from your classmates and finish with a story you can be proud of!
U18Product Design and AdvertisingWould you like to design a product that would change the world? Are you into advertising? Are you good at utilizing technology?
Do you want to learn more about how to generate creative ideas? If your answers to these questions are “YES”, then this is the right club for you. In our club, you will be involved in a range of tasks from dubbing specific scenes from TV series, producing ads from movie scenes to writing a jingle for the product you designed and creating an advertisement.
The requirements to join this club are as follows:
Creativity is a must,
Cooperation is essential,
Enjoyment is inescapable. 😊
U19Strange Strange WorldWelcome to a fun and exciting club! Each week, we will explore strange and unusual things from around the world. From weird incidents and unique foods to strange hotels, restaurants, and festivals, you’ll learn something new every time. You will work with your classmates to research different topics, complete fun tasks, and share your ideas. At the end of the 11 weeks, you will put all your work together into a blog to show what you’ve discovered. Are you ready to travel the world in a unique way? Let’s get started!
U20Bilkent Beasts: Creature Creators!Are You Interested in Nature? Animals? Art? Mysteries?

Discover the animals we share our world with, and then create your own!

What beast is hiding in your imagination? What creature will you create? What myth will you start? Join us to find out!

You will: Explore nature and research mysterious monsters. Create a creature using your knowledge about nature. Create a myth about your creature. Create memories and friends forever!
U21D&D One Shot WorkshopFor experienced and beginner FRPers (Fantasy-Role Players) who would like to learn how to create their own stories, this club will take you through all of the steps for making your own D&D game to play with your friends. In addition, you will have the chance to try playing D&D with the teacher as the storyteller.  Perfect for creative students with an interest in FRP and D&D. Just add dice!