MATHEMATICS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ENG1004 Communication Skills and Academic Reporting II Spring 2 2 3 3

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator :
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
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

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

EAP language skills based on the definition of CEFR B2 Level

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course requirements, syllabus, evaluation system and materials Stated in the syllabus.
2) 1. Analysing the use of sources in a text 2. Understanding and using ways of referring to sources Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform Stated in the syllabus.
3) 1. Selecting and synthesizing sources to use in a paragraph 2. Referring to sources: Using reporting verbs and verb structures Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform Stated in the syllabus.
4) 1. Analysing essay titles 2. Identifying the features of an introduction 3. Evaluating thesis statements Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform Stated in the syllabus.
5) Identifying and analysing types of citation in context Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform Stated in the syllabus.
6) 1. Paraphrasing ideas from a source 2. The passive: Using active and passive forms to change the focus of a sentence Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform Stated in the syllabus.
7) 1. Planning and writing an accurately referenced paragraph 2. Stating aims and purpose 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. Introduction to essay writing 2. Identifying the features of a conclusion 3. Wrtiting an effective conclusion Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform Stated in the syllabus.
10) 1. Planning and organizing comparison essays 2. Identifying comparing and contrasting language 3. Comparison and contrast: Referring to similarity and difference 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. Planning and structuring a cause and effect essay 2. Stating cause and effect connections through appropriate language 3. Cause and effect language Homework: Reading, listening, and vocabulary practice and graded tests in the e-learning platform Stated in the syllabus.
13) Writing a cause and effect essay 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.

Sources

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

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2) To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3) To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4) To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself,
5) To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way, 5
6) To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7) To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement, 4
8) To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense, 4
9) By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere,
10) To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning,
11) To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12) To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.