At the end of this course, the students; 1) Develop reading and writing skills, which are two basic language skills 2) They not only improve academic language and skills, but also apply them in an integrated way 3) They develop sub-skills such as reading, guessing, scanning, reviewing, summarizing, annotating, interpreting, defining references, annotating, interpreting, identifying references, de-contextualizing the meaning of unknown words, reading intensively, analyzing and evaluating 4) They form the vocabulary necessary for them to communicate effectively in written and oral academic contexts 5) They create language proficiency by applying language structures and functions.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(ECO223)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
-
COURSE DEFINITION
This course focuses on improving the English Reading and Writing skills of Başkent University Department of Economics students. The reading section focuses on sub-skills such as guessing, scanning, reviewing, summarizing, annotating, interpreting, identifying references, extracting the meaning of unknown words from context, intensive reading, analyzing and evaluating. Essay writing and composition types are examined in the course writing component.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the course - Unit 6 Reading& Writing
2nd Week
Unit 6 Reading&Writing
3rd Week
Unit 6 Reading& Writing / Writing: Cause-and-Effect Essay
4th Week
Unit 7 Reading & Writing
5th Week
Unit 7 Reading, Writing & Listening
6th Week
Unit 7 & 8 Unit Reading & Writing /Writing: Describing &Summary Graphs
7th Week
Unit 8 Reading & Writing
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Unit 8 Reading & Writing / Writing: For-and-Against Essay
10th Week
Unit 9 Reading & Writing
11th Week
Unit 9 Reading & Writing
12th Week
Unit 9Writing: Persuasive Essay
13th Week
Unit 10 Reading & Writing
14th Week
Unit 10 Reading & Writing / Writing: Opinion Essay
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Rogers, L., & Zemach, D. E. (2018). Skillful 3 Reading & Writing. Macmillan Education. Kisslinger, E., & Baker, L. (2018). Skillful 3 Listening & Speaking. Macmillan Education.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Assignment
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
0
0
0
Individual or group work
14
4
56
Preparation for Final exam
1
15
15
Course hours
14
4
56
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
15
15
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
2
4
8
Total Workload
154
Total Workload / 30
5,13
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
