Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | İNG113 | Advanced Reading and Writing I | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 5 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
To make the students read and comment on advanced and academic texts besides letting them write different types of essays based on the readings they have made. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Learning Outcomes |
1 | Learns advanced and academic vocabulary. | 2 | Reads, comprehends and comments on advanced and academic texts. | 3 | Analyzes and criticizes the texts using his/her experiences. | 4 | Writes essays based onhis/her experiences and previous readings. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Texts are analyzed from the aspect of vocabulary and content and then students are invited to comment on the ideas in the text. Based on those previous readings the topic/thesis and the type of the essay that the students will write is determined. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Students are informed about the course content, goals and the materials | | | 2 | Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Elements of Autobiographical Writing | | | 3 | Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Introductory Paragraphs and Thesis Statements, Introduce Writing Topics | | | 4 | Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Supporting a Topic Sentence with illustration and Conclusion | | | 5 | Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Cause-and-Effect Essays | | | 6 | Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Writing Essays Showing Advantages and Disadvantages | | | 7 | Tutorial | | | 8 | Midterm Examination | | | 9 | Reading for Main Ideas, Comparison and Contrast Essays | | | 10 | Reading for Main Ideas, Comparison and Contrast Essays | | | 11 | Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Writing a Definition Essay | | | 12 | Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Using Descriptive Language | | | 13 | Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Argumentative Essays | | | 14 | Argumentative Essays | | | 15 | Tutorial | | | 16 | Final Examination | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 50 | Homework | 12 | 50 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | English | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Self Study | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Homework | 12 | 5 | 60 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 2 | 3 | | | | | | LO2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | | | | LO3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | 2 | 3 | | | | | | LO4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 3 | 3 | | | | | |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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