| EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ENG1003 | Communications Skills and Academic Reporting I | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Instructor ELİF CANAN ONAT |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor SERKAN GÜLŞEN Instructor YALÇIN GÜDEN Instructor IŞIL BURSALI Instructor NİLGÜN KARA Instructor SEVTAP SIVIŞ Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞEGÜL LİMAN KABAN Instructor ZEYNEP MUTLU CANSEVER Instructor ANIL GÜNAYDIN Instructor DUYGU CAN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | 1. to demonstrate academic language learning strategies with examples 2. to transfer the fundamentals of Academic English 3. to illustrate academic language use with examples 4. to report results and comments in an academic style and format |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. to guess unknown vocabulary from context 2. to use complex sentence structures and academic phrases 3. to identify the audience, tone, and purpose in academic writing 4. to analyze coherence, cohesion, and unity in academic writing 5. to summarize 6. to paraphrase 7. to apply rules and conventions of academic writing 8. to write a piece of writing in academic language |
| EAP language skills based on the definition of CEFR B2 Level |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the course requirements, syllabus, evaluation system and materials | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 2) | 1. Expanding notes into sentences 2. Correcting and evaluating sentences 3. Writing simple and compound sentences 4. Writing compound sentences using coordinators Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 3) | 1. Analysing paragraph structure 2. Recognizing cohesion in a paragraph 3. Cohesion (1): Pronouns and determiners Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 4) | Writing topic sentences and concluding sentences Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 5) | 1. Writing definitions using prepositional phrases 2. The structure of definitions (1): Noun + prepositional phrase Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 6) | 1. Writing definitions using relative clauses 2. The structure of definitions (2): Noun + relative clauses Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 7) | Writing a paragraph that includes definition Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 8) | Revision and feedback Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 9) | 1. Analysing, planning, and using notes to build up a paragraph 2. Cohesion (2): Using adverbials to introduce supporting information Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 10) | Writing a descriptive paragraph Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 11) | Revision and feedback Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 12) | 1. Analysing and using active note-taking strategies 2. Identifying and using summarizing words and phrases 3. Noun phrases (1): Summarizing ideas using key nouns and determiners 4. Noun phrases (2): Paraphrasing longer structures Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 13) | Writing a summary of a short academic text Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| 14) | Revision and feedback Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform | Stated in the syllabus. |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Garnet Yayınlarından seçilmiş ve uyarlanmış kitap bölümleri, bölüm hocalarının hazırladığı materyaller, ve Internet kaynakları Compiled parts from the books of Garnet Publishing, prepared materials by the department instructors, and Internet sources |
| References: | English for Academic Study: Reading & Writing American Edition Course Book John Slaght, Paddy Harben, Anne Pallant A university preparation course published in collaboration with the University of Reading. Garnet Education ISBN: 9781859645550 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Application | 10 | % 25 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Application | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 92 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 2 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 4 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 2 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 2 |