At the end of this course, the students; 1) develop sub-skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. 2) learn the meaning and use of language associated with different text types, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning. 3) write an academic paragraph by following the academic text writing rules.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(POLI103)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Upon successful completion of this course, students will improve their academic and language skills with emphasis on critical thinking and writing. Students will critically interact with, discuss and write about the textbook mentioned using a wide range of academic word lists. The focus is on knowledge that they will enable students to discuss ideas and concepts generated in interactive class atmosphere through the interpretation of our textbook. Students will consolidate approach to thinking, reading, speaking, writing and language usage as initiated in POLT103. In addition, this course aims to develop abilities to synthesize and evaluate information, conduct basic and independent research, by expanding the range and accuracy of academic vocabulary.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Summarizing / Getting an outline of an essay
2nd Week
Paraphrasing / Getting an outline of an essay
3rd Week
Finding main ideas / Getting an outline of an essay
4th Week
Summarizing / Getting an outline of an essay
5th Week
Paraphrasing / Getting an outline of an essay
6th Week
Finding main ideas / Getting an outline of an essay
7th Week
MIDTERM
8th Week
Introduction paragraph
9th Week
Body paragraphs
10th Week
Conclusion paragraph
11th Week
Practising various essay structures
12th Week
Practising various essay structures
13th Week
Practising various essay structures
14th Week
Practising various essay structures
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
EAP Foundation: Academic Writing Genres: Essays, Reports and Other Genres The textbook can be downloaded from the Moodle system.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
This course consists of Integrated skills-eclectic teaching methods and techniques. Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
20
Assignment
14
30
Attendance
1
30
Total(%)
80
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
80
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
20
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1,5
1,5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
1,5
21
Preparation for Final exam
1
18
18
Course hours
14
4
56
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
10
10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1,5
1,5
Homework
14
3
42
Total Workload
150
Total Workload / 30
5
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
