ECTS - English For Academic Purposes I
English For Academic Purposes I (ENG101) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| English For Academic Purposes I | ENG101 | 1. Semester | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| 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, Team/Group, Brain Storming, Project Design/Management. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims to: • help students improve their academic skills, which are crucial in their departmental courses to follow with ease as an Independent User in level B2 as stated in Common European Framework of Reference. • help students develop higher order thinking skills and improve English study skills through written and oral argumentation and use of technology. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | English language skills, especially academic skills, such as reading comprehension, vocabulary building and critical analysis of texts; listening and note-taking, class discussions, presentations, writing, research assignments and use of technology. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Orientation & Course Memo | Course Memo |
| 2 | Critical Reading- Skimming & scanning strategies - Academic Vocabulary Practice Unit 1 DESIGN | Course Book pp. 8-12 Extra Input Worksheet I |
| 3 | Critical Reading- Identifying main idea and supporting details of a text- Academic Vocabulary Practice Unit 1 DESIGN | Course Book p. 13 Extra Input Worksheet II |
| 4 | Critical Reading- Identifying main idea and supporting details of a text- Academic Vocabulary Practice Unit 1 DESIGN | Course Book pp. 14-17 Course Book pp. 18, 19, 20, 25 |
| 5 | Critical Reading- Identifying text type and purpose of the author Academic Vocabulary Practice Unit 2 THOUGHT | Extra Input Worksheet III Course Book pp. 28-32 |
| 6 | Critical Reading/Listening- Recognizing referents/substitution words Unit 2 THOUGHT | Extra Input Worksheet IV Course Book pp. 33-37 |
| 7 | Critical Reading/Listening- Recognizing referents/substitution words Unit 2 THOUGHT | Course Book pp. 38, 39, 40, 45 Revision Worksheet |
| 8 | How to get prepared for presentation | Presentation Input |
| 9 | Critical Reading- Understanding Vocabulary in context Unit 3 FIRE | Extra Input Worksheet V Course Book pp. 46-50 |
| 10 | Critical Reading- Understanding Vocabulary in context Unit 3 FIRE | Course Book pp. 51-55 Course Book pp. 56, 57, 58, 63 |
| 11 | PRESENTATION | |
| 12 | Graph Writing Input & Practice | |
| 13 | Critical Reading/listening- analyzing a text- identifying main idea, purpose of the author and vocabulary practice Unit 4 MOVEMENT | Course Book pp. 66-70 Course Book pp. 71-75 |
| 14 | Critical Reading/listening- analyzing a text- identifying main idea and details of a text, purpose of the author, type of the text and vocabulary practice Unit 4 MOVEMENT | Course Book pp. 76, 77, 78, 83 Revision Worksheet |
| 15 | REVISION | |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Skillful 3, Macmillan Education, Third Edition, Louis Rogers & Dorothy Zemach |
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| Other Sources | 2. Extra Materials by DML instructors |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | X |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. | X | ||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | |||||
| 9 | Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | |||||
| 12 | Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload | 89 | ||