PRE-SCHOOL TEACHING
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) Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of concepts, ideas, applications in early childhood education and to be able to evaluate them critically.
2) To understand and know the developmental and learning capacities of 0-66 month old children and to reflect these to their education process.
3) Implementation of the subject matter, pedagogical and professional knowledge necessary for early childhood education.
4) Create teaching potential for 0-66 months old children regarding their multidimensional developmental process including skills and attitudes and behavior applicable to life.
5) To know how to develop, apply and evaluate learning mediums with sıitable education programs, teaching approach and methods and techniques which is flexible for each individual child .
6) To know and apply the necessary measurement and assessmant techniques suitable for early childhood educaton.
7) To develop and apply projects that supports children, families and individuals in the community and contributing positively to their developmental process.
8) To integrate the knowledge and experience of working together with different programs and different age groups.
9) To demonstrate the commitment to early childhood profession, professionalism,life-long learning and professional growth.
10) To cooperate and collaborate with other individuals and community to bring awareness about early childhood education to society. 3
11) To be able to recognize problems in early childhood education, to bring scientifically acceptable solutions to these problems and participate effectively in projects leading to such solutions. 3
12) Demonstrate knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies related to early childhood education and act accordingly. 3
13) To demonstrate commitment to societial,scientific and professional values. 3
14) To recognize and respect different cultures and to be sensitive to individual and cultural differences. 3
15) To demonstrate competence and ethical approach in information and communication technologies. 3
16) To demonstrate English profiency in communicating, knowledge sharing and professional development areas of early childhood education. 5