Uluslararası Final Üniversitesi

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of our English language program for English medium degree programs have been designed within the framework provided by the Final International University Institutional Learning Outcomes, and the National Qualifications Framework for Higher Education in Turkey, level 6 (http://tyyc.yok.gov.tr/?pid=33), which parallels Level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), and the first cycle of the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area (QF-EHEA 1.Cycle).

The program is thus grounded within both local and international specifications. We have also adopted as specific benchmarks for our program:

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
The (EAQUALS) Quality Assurance framework and criteria for language school accreditation

Our program thus aims to provide our students with a language education that is internationally validated and of the highest possible quality.

In specific, the FIU English language curriculum aims to ensure that by the time students complete their formal sequence of required English language courses, they will have:

SFLO1	Demonstrated understanding of the main points of academic text, and the ability to summarise texts in written and oral form.
SFL02	Shown the ability to respond critically by producing written work and presentations that are based on evidence, reason, argument, and creative response.
SFL03	Presented and discussed key academic and professional concepts in their field.
SFL04	Prepared both independent and collaborative reports in English on topics related both to general and specific subject area topics.
SFL05	Displayed the willingness to collaborate with others through the medium of English, and show awareness of cultural diversity through assigned work and presentations.
SFL06	Prepared individual and group-based self-assessment reports showing the ability to evaluate strengths and weaknesses in language competences, and plan for future studies.
SFL07	Gained sufficient linguistic and study skills competence to enable progression into further English medium studies.
SFL08	Produced written work and presentations that conform to standard academic ethics and show awareness of civic and environmental issues.
SFL09	Through participation in and out of classes shown the ability to communicate in English with potential colleagues and clients in a professional environment.
SFL10	Used computer applications to produce professionally formatted work in English and demonstrated the skills to use computers as an ongoing language development tool.

Learning outcomes for Turkish medium program students taking English language courses are as stated in the relevant course descriptions and derived from the CEFR descriptors for the A1 level (See: http://ebcl.eu.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/CEFR-all-scales-and-all-skills.pdf)