ENG1004 Communication Skills and Academic Reporting IIBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementBologna CommissionNational Qualifications
NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)
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: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Instructor GÜLSEN AKDENİZ HOCAOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor AYŞEGÜL ÖZDEMİR
Instructor NİLGÜN KARA
Instructor YALÇIN GÜDEN
Instructor DAMLA ŞATANA
Instructor HANDE MİNE İMREN
Instructor IŞIL BURSALI
Instructor SEVTAP SIVIŞ
Instructor ANIL GÜNAYDIN
Instructor SERKAN GÜLŞEN
Instructor NURAN YAŞAYAN
Instructor ÇERAĞ ŞAHİN
Instructor İREM SARI
Instructor GAMZE DEMİR
Instructor ÜLGEN ACAR
Instructor DUYGU CAN
Instructor GÜLSEN AKDENİZ HOCAOĞLU
Instructor ÖZEN ÖNGÖREN
Instructor EBRU AKER
Instructor İSA BEKTAŞ
Instructor ZEYNEP YÜCEL
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 Introducing the syllabus Principles of Academic Writing Process of Academic Writing Stated in the course syllabus.
2) Identifying the features of an introduction paragraph Stated in the course syllabus.
3) Identifying the features of an introduction paragraph - Identifying definitions in the source text - Recognizing the structure of definitions Stated in the course syllabus.
4) Identifying and Analyzing the features of an introduction paragraph - Analyzing definitions in the source text - Understanding the structure of definitions - Understanding/Practicing paraphrasing (Definition) - Citing a source (APA 7th edition) Assignment: Graded tests on the e-learning platform Stated in the course syllabus.
5) Introduction Paragraph - Identifying/Selecting background information - Practicing paraphrasing (background information) - Citing a source (APA 7th edition) Assignment: Graded tests on the e-learning platform Stated in the course syllabus.
6) - Understanding the requirements of an essay question - Developing a thesis statement - Understanding paragraph cohesion - Identifying cohesive devices in a paragraph - Understanding the difference between formal and informal writing Writing Task I : Writing an Introduction Paragraph Stated in the course syllabus.
7) - Writing an introduction paragraph - Practicing paraphrasing - Citing a source (APA 7th edition) - Understanding paragraph cohesion Assignment: Graded tests on the e-learning platform Stated in the course syllabus.
8) Revision for the Midterm Exam Stated in the course syllabus.
9) MIDTERM WEEK Stated in the course syllabus.
10) - Developing the outline of an essay - Identifying/Analyzing the features of a body paragraph - Understanding unity and coherence - Identifying cohesive devices in a paragraph Assignment: Graded tests on the e-learning platform Stated in the course syllabus.
11) - Identifying/Analyzing the features of a body paragraph - Writing topic sentences - Selecting supporting evidence from the source text - Understanding summarizing Assignment: Graded tests on the e-learning platform Stated in the course syllabus.
12) - Writing topic sentences - Writing supporting evidence (Practicing paraphrasing & summarizing) - Writing evaluative comments - Writing concluding sentences Stated in the course syllabus.
13) Feedback on WRITING TASK II Identifying/analyzing the features of a conclusion paragraph Stated in the course syllabus.
14) Identifying/ analyzing the features of a conclusion - Revision for the Final Exam Stated in the course syllabus.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Modern Diller Bölüm hocalarının hazırladığı materyaller, ve Internet kaynakları
Materials prepared by the instructors of the Modern Languages Department and Internet resources
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Application 6 % 15
Homework Assignments 2 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 55
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 45
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Application 6 3 18
Homework Assignments 2 2 4
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 82

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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Nutrition and Dietetics field systematically for practice. 2
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. 2
3) To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.) 3
4) To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research. 3
5) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. 4
6) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 3
7) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 3
8) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. 4
9) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 4
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 4
11) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition. 5
12) To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. 4