PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE
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
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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TUĞCAN DEMİR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELİF BAŞ
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
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. 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: 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) School counselors know and utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation methods in order to support the development of students and clients, to reveal their potential and provide services according the needs of the schools, differentiate different types of the assessment and know basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized measure. 2
2) School counselors have a principle of lifelong learning and development by supporting the well-being of an individual, and reflect this principles to all kinds of professional applications, personal life, philosophy of life, and the point of view of people. 2
3) School counselors develop new skills by using technology and IT skills, and use technology to development and prepare a comprehensive school counseling programs,to review literature, to keep records, to do a research, and data analysis. 2
4) School counselors know developmental theories (cognitive, emotional, physical, moral and spiritual) and concepts in life cycle and deeply aware of the impact of psychosocial and cultural factors on human development, propose solutions about developmental crises. 2
5) School counselors know the concept of multiculturality and realize the cultural needs of special groups (religion, ethnicity, political position, socioeconomic status, language, sexual preference, age group, individuals with special needs), make for all individuals to access easily to the school counseling program, and respond with interventions that are appropriate to cultural needs. 4
6) School counselors know the stages of change process withing the framework of counseling theories, exhibit effective counseling skills in determining proper purpose to the client and increasing their capacity to cope with life situations. 2
7) School counselors committed to the rules of professional ethics and legal obligations, and acts accordingly, inform people about ethical dilemmas, and continue professional development and competence according the ethics. 2
8) School counselors design, implement and direct a comprehensive and developmental school counseling programs, and present group guidance and group counseling activities and individual counseling services. 2
9) School counselors know strengths, limitations and personal characteristics of themselves in personal and professional fields, has the knowledge, skills and personal characteristic to be an effective professional staff, refresh professional knowledge continuously, take a supervision if it is necessary, provides support for the development of profession and advocate profession. 1
10) School counselors develops, implements, and evaluates crisis intervention programs in schools in crisis situations such as natural disasters and suicide, takes place in the interdisciplinary disaster works and provide psychological first aid services. 2
11) School counselors prepare consultation activities about guidance, developmental needs, problems, programs and school activities to individuals, parents, teachers, administrators, develop programs for groups and reach information resources. 2
12) School counselors know and apply research methods and statistical analysis; share research results with stakeholders and interpret them, benefit from the results of research while evaluating the program 2
13) School counselors keep records related to their implementations, introduces reference institutions to the parents and school staffs and helps the stakeholders to get support from these institutions. 2
14) School counselors recognize the current legal issues about special education, identify and directs individuals who need special education. 2
15) School counselors know education systems, learning approaches, factors that affect learning, develop critical thinking approach to the problems associated with education, include problem-oriented solutions in counseling program in order to improve students' development. 2