Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CORE301

Course Name:

Intermediate Academic Written English

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Foreign Language Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. NESLİ YAĞMUR AVUTMAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. AYKUT GÜLŞAHİN
Öğr.Gör. CEM AKSİNER
Öğr.Gör. NESLİ YAĞMUR AVUTMAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to help students develop their reading and writing skills at B1 level.

Course Content:

This intermediate course is designed to help students develop specific skills required for academic reading, including skimming, scanning, identifying organizational patterns, constructing meaning by making inferences, identifying topic sentences and distinguishing fact from opinion. Students will also develop skills specific to writing, including use of logic flow and paragraph organization, incorporation of both facts and personal opinions, ensuring unity and coherence, comparing and contrasting along with explaining processes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) COURSE INTRODUCTION
2) Skimming and Scanning Writing a Paragraph
3) Recognizing Point of View Writing Surveys Writing a Short Report based on a Survey
4) REVISION
5) Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details Comparing and Contrasting in a Paragraph Writing a Compare and Contrast Paragraph
6) Constructing Meaning by Making Inferences Using Definitions Writing a Definition Paragraph
7) REVISION
8) MID-TERM
9) Evaluating Research Sources Using Register and Tone Writing a Formal Email
10) Identifying Organizational Patterns Ensuring Unity and Coherence Writing a Short Summary
11) REVSION
12) Interpreting Visual Elements Explaining Processes Writing a Process Paragraph
13) Distinguishing Fact from Opinion Write a Compare and Contrast ESSAY Writing a Compare and Contrast ESSAY
14) REVISION
15) FINAL EXAM WEEK
16) FINAL EXAM WEEK
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	COURSE INTRODUCTION	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
2)	Reading 1 "Looking for Money: Crowdfunding and Angels" p. 3-10 Focus on Writing p.16-17	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
3)	Reading 1 ""Man vs. Robot""p.27-33 Focus on Writing p.33	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
4)	REVISION	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
5)	Reading 1: ""Bicycling: Health Risk or Benefit""p.49-56 Focus on Writing p.61-63 "	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
6)	Reading 1:"The Walking Cure" p. 73-78 Focus on Writing p.85-86	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
7)	REVISION	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
8)	MID-TERM	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
9)	Reading 1:""Three ways 3D Printing Could Revolutionize Health Care"" p.95-102 Focus on Writing p.107-109	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
10)	Reading 1:""Guide to Augmented Reality"" p. 119-125 Focus on Writing p.125-127	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
11)	REVISION	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
12)	Reading 1:"" To Adapt MOOC, or not? That is No Longer a Question"" p. 141-148 Focus on Writing p.154-155	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
13)	Reading 1:""Seeing Red: A History of Natives in Canadian Newspapers"" p.165-172 Focus on Writing p.178-179	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
14)	REVISION	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
15)	FINAL EXAM WEEK	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
16)	FINAL EXAM WEEK	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Leap-2 Intermediate Reading and Writing
References:	Online materials and worksheets

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
Program Outcomes
1) Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computational engineering, and subjects specific to the engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental knowledge of science, mathematics, and engineering, while considering UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3) Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the skill to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4) Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for analyzing and solving complex engineering problems.
5) Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, experimental design, experimentation, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
6) Ability to work effectively individually and as a member or leader in intra‑disciplinary and multi‑disciplinary teams (face‑to‑face, remote, or hybrid).
7) Ability to communicate effectively on technical topics verbally and in writing, considering various differences (education, language, profession) of the target audience.
8) Lifelong learning ability, encompassing the capacity to learn independently and continuously, to adapt to new and emerging technologies, and to think critically about technological changes.
9) Acting according to engineering professional principles; knowledge of ethical responsibility and awareness of inclusive and non‑discriminatory behavior.
10) Knowledge about business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11) Knowledge about the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability and environment, while considering UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of legal implications of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computational engineering, and subjects specific to the engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental knowledge of science, mathematics, and engineering, while considering UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3)	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the skill to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4)	Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for analyzing and solving complex engineering problems.
5)	Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, experimental design, experimentation, data collection, analysis and interpretation.
6)	Ability to work effectively individually and as a member or leader in intra‑disciplinary and multi‑disciplinary teams (face‑to‑face, remote, or hybrid).
7)	Ability to communicate effectively on technical topics verbally and in writing, considering various differences (education, language, profession) of the target audience.
8)	Lifelong learning ability, encompassing the capacity to learn independently and continuously, to adapt to new and emerging technologies, and to think critically about technological changes.
9)	Acting according to engineering professional principles; knowledge of ethical responsibility and awareness of inclusive and non‑discriminatory behavior.
10)	Knowledge about business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11)	Knowledge about the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability and environment, while considering UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of legal implications of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Project preparation
Q&A / Discussion
Web Based Learning

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Group project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Project	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	55
Homework Assignments	15	41
Midterms	16	16
Final	16	16
Total Workload		128