English Language Teaching
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

IDEP104

Course Name:

Writing Skills 2

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ANNA ASIATIDOU

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ANNA ASIATIDOU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to improve writing skills of students and enable them to write paragraphs and essays in different types. During the first weeks of the course, punctuation, sentence writing and basic concepts of writing are to be illustrated through lectures and class discussion. Later, different types of paragraphs and essays are to be introduced and practised through workshops and homeworks. The written materials are to be corrected through class activities to help students criticise and correct not only other essays, but also their own works.

Course Content:

Paragraph formats and structure; technical specifications of the paragraph; paragraph analysis; extraction of paragraph plan; description, comparison, discussion, narration, text writing, summary writing, interpretation; short story, review paper (on books and / or movies) and official / informal letter writing.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students analyze varied ideas and opposing opinions.
2) Student analyze facts, events, or ideas to create meaning.
3) Identify and analyze assumptions and perceptions by examining connections between texts, between texts and self, and between texts and different world connections.
4) Experiment with varied organizational patterns and forms of writing (e.g., memos, letters, reports, essays, brochures).
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the syllabus, general introduction
2)	Formal e-mail writing, sentence structure and punctuation
3)	Introduction to “the writing process:” definitions of composition, paragraph, topic, topic sentence, controlling idea, thesis statement, etc.
4)	Support, unity, coherence, outline Paragraph writing and its types.
5)	Descriptive paragraphs and examples Narrative paragraphs and examples
6)	MIDTERM I
7)	Essay writing: Introduction, development, conclusion Outline
8)	Comparison and contrast essay, example
9)	Cause-and-effect essay and examples
10)	Cause-and-effect essay and examples
11)	Argumentative essays and examples
12)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Smalley, Regina L. and Mary Ruetten. Refining Composition Skills and Grammar for ESL Students. Washington: Heinle, 1995. Print.
References:	Additional sources will be provided by the instructor.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form
2) P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching
3) P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments
4) P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level).
5) P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment
6) P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching.
7) P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation.
8) P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully.
9) P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development
10) P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form	5
2)	P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching	4
3)	P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments
4)	P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level).
5)	P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment
6)	P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching.
7)	P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation.
8)	P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully.
9)	P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development
10)	P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Observation
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	8	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Homework Assignments	7	3	21
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	5	5
Total Workload			100