ECTS - English for Academic Purposes IV
English for Academic Purposes IV (ENG202) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English for Academic Purposes IV | ENG202 | 4. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| ENG102 ve ENG101 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving, Team/Group, Brain Storming, Role Play, Project Design/Management. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims to help the students of English medium departments acquire the basic theory and application of a research based report, including proper style (APA), organization, format, language, argumentation and reasoning skills and produce a well-written report at the level of B2* (Independent User) as stated in Common European Framework of Reference. This course also aims to help students improve their presentation skills by delivering a presentation of a research report. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Preparing and writing research reports and delivering effective oral/written informative and persuasive presentations; gathering information, organizing data, outlining, using appropriate techniques in presentation and delivering for a maximum impact, using visual aids and citation effectively. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Introduction to English 202 –orientation- Course syllabus and course booklet- Flipped Learning | |
| 2 | CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Research Report • What is Research? • General Information about Research Report • How to do research | |
| 3 | CHAPTER 2: Fundamental Principles of Research Report • Essays vs. Research reports • Purpose of research report writing • Types of research reports • Research report procedure • Topic selection • How to do research How to evaluate the quality of a website | Video 1 Fundamental Principles of Report Writing Video 2 Topic Selection / Website Evaluation |
| 4 | CHAPTER 2: Fundamental Principles of Research Report • How to search online sources • Write the research question • Write the thesis statement • Prepare a detailed outline Outline Format Samples | Video 3 How to Search Online Sources Video 4 Organizational Patterns and Outlines |
| 5 | CHAPTER 3: Citation Techniques • Quoting • Paraphrasing • Summarizing • APA style • In-text citation and end of-text citation Language Use in Research Reports | Video 5 The Logic Behind Citation Video 6 Citation Techniques Video 7 Basic Rules for Citation |
| 6 | CHAPTER 4: Production of Research Report • Identifying the audience of a research report • Components of a research report - Cover page - Table of contents - Writing the introduction | Video 8 Writing the Introduction Video 9 Research Report Paper Format |
| 7 | Going over worksheets on citation and writing the introduction | |
| 8 | CHAPTER 4: Production of the Research Report • Writing the body of the research report • Writing the conclusion of the research report | Video 10 Writing the Body and the Conclusion |
| 9 | CHAPTER 4: Production of the Research Report • Writing the References and Appendices of the research report • Writing an abstract of the research report CHAPTER 5: Using Figures and Tables | Writing the Abstract |
| 10 | Introduction Feedback | |
| 11 | Writing the Abstract & T.O.C. & References | |
| 12 | CHAPTER 6: Presentation of the Research Report • Presentation Basics • The Audience • The Presentation Plan • The Delivery • Audio and Visual • Preparation of the research report presentation • Preparing the outline of the research report presentation • Putting the speech together Overall feedback on research reports | Video 12 Presentation of the Research Report Video 13 Transitions for Presentation |
| 13 | Body & Conclusion Feedback Research Paper Presentation | |
| 14 | Research Report Presentation | |
| 15 | Presentation Feedback | |
| 16 | Report Submission |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. ENG202 Course Booklet (Prepared by DML instructors) |
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| Other Sources | 2. Flipped Learning Course Videos (Prepared by DML instructors) |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | 1 | 5 |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 1 | 20 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | 1 | 20 |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | - | - |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Accumulated knowledge on mathematics, science and mechatronics engineering; an ability to apply the theoretical and applied knowledge of mathematics, science and mechatronics engineering to model and analyze mechatronics engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | An ability to differentiate, identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; an ability to select and implement proper analysis, modeling and implementation techniques for the identified engineering problems. | |||||
| 3 | An ability to design a complex system, product, component or process to meet the requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; an ability to apply contemporary design methodologies; an ability to implement effective engineering creativity techniques in mechatronics engineering. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include economics, environment, sustainability, producibility, ethics, human health, social and political problems.) | |||||
| 4 | An ability to develop, select and use modern techniques, skills and tools for application of mechatronics engineering and robot technologies; an ability to use information and communications technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | An ability to design experiments, perform experiments, collect and analyze data and assess the results for investigated problems on mechatronics engineering and robot technologies. | |||||
| 6 | An ability to work effectively on single disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; an ability for individual work; ability to communicate and collaborate/cooperate effectively with other disciplines and scientific/engineering domains or working areas, ability to work with other disciplines. | |||||
| 7 | An ability to express creative and original concepts and ideas effectively in Turkish and English language, oral and written, and technical drawings. | X | ||||
| 8 | An ability to reach information on different subjects required by the wide spectrum of applications of mechatronics engineering, criticize, assess and improve the knowledge-base; consciousness on the necessity of improvement and sustainability as a result of life-long learning; monitoring the developments on science and technology; awareness on entrepreneurship, innovative and sustainable development and ability for continuous renovation. | |||||
| 9 | Consciousness on professional and ethical responsibility, competency on improving professional consciousness and contributing to the improvement of profession itself. | |||||
| 10 | A knowledge on the applications at business life such as project management, risk management and change management and competency on planning, managing and leadership activities on the development of capabilities of workers who are under his/her responsibility working around a project. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge about the global, societal and individual effects of mechatronics engineering applications on the human health, environment and security and cultural values and problems of the era; consciousness on these issues; awareness of legal results of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 12 | Competency on defining, analyzing and surveying databases and other sources, proposing solutions based on research work and scientific results and communicate and publish numerical and conceptual solutions. | |||||
| 13 | Consciousness on the environment and social responsibility, competencies on observation, improvement and modify and implementation of projects for the society and social relations and be an individual within the society in such a way that planing, improving or changing the norms with a criticism. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | |||
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 76 | ||