BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
ENG1003 Communications Skills and Academic Reporting I Fall 2 2 3 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor ELİF CANAN ONAT
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor IŞIL BURSALI
Instructor SERKAN GÜLŞEN
Instructor YALÇIN GÜDEN
Instructor NİLGÜN KARA
Instructor SEVTAP SIVIŞ
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞEGÜL LİMAN KABAN
Instructor ZEYNEP MUTLU CANSEVER
Instructor ANIL GÜNAYDIN
Instructor DUYGU CAN
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 Outputs

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. 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.

Sources

Course Notes: 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
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 10 % 25
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 2 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 14 2 28
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 2 2 4
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude 5
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail 5
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning 5
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty 5
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology 3
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life 5
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment 5