Academic Catalog

ENGL411 ENGLISH IN THE MEDIA

Course Code: 3590411
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-1)
ECTS Credit: 3.0
Department: Modern Languages (english)
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Lecturer NAZIM BALCI
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 3590101 , 3590102
Set 2: 6390101 , 6390102
One of the sets above should be completed before taking ENGL411 ENGLISH IN THE MEDIA .

Course Content

Intermediate-advanced work on English as it is used in the international media by native writers/speakers, in a variety of different registers such as newscasts (CNN and BBC), video documentaries, popular sit-coms and authentic unabridged texts. Emphasis will be on language and on critical thinking. Students will have some autonomy and flexibility in their choice of learning strategies, themes and registers, and in turn, they will make on-going, active contribution to the course.