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: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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. ÖZLEM GÖKKURT
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. VOLGA KURBANZADE
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
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
Field Specific Competence
Learning Competence
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

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

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences 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) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences 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