CORE201 Pre-Intermediate Academic Written EnglishIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Aviation ManagementGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Aviation Management
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: CORE201
Course Name: Pre-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: Common Pool
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. NESLİ YAĞMUR AVUTMAN
Öğr.Gör. CEM AKSİNER
Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı
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 A2 level.
Course Content: Alt orta seviyedeki bu ders öğrencilere, tarihsel, betimsel ve kişisel görüş bildirdikleri kompozisyonlar aracılığıyla okuma becerilerini geliştirebilme imkanı veren okuma alıştırmaları sunmaktadır. Ana fikri ve destekleyici ayrıntıları bulma, benzerlikleri fark etme, okumadan önce tahmin yürütme ve çıkarımları saptama gibi becerilerin üzerinde çalışılmaktadır. Yazma kısmı ise, fikirlerini ifade etme, kıyaslama yapma, bileşik cümleler yazma, süreçleri tanımlama ve anketler için soru üretme gibi becerileri kapsamaktadır.

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 INTRODUTION
2) · Predicting before reading ·  Writing simple sentences • Writing a list of goals • Writing your goals in a paragraph
3) ·  Finding the main idea in a text · Writing compound sentences • Describing an innovation • Writing a descriptive paragraph
4) REVISION
5) · Identifying supporting details · Using conjunctions to write sentences · Writing a chronological list and a chronological paragraph
6) · Scanning for specific information · Writing simple messages · Writing an informal message and formal email
7) REVISION
8) MID-TERM EXAM
9) Recognizing comparisons • Comparing in a paragraph · Creating a Venn diagram and write a comparison paragraph
10) · Guessing the main purpose of a text · Writing an opinion paragraph · Creating a table with facts and opinions and write an opinion paragraph
11) REVISION
12) · Guessing a process · Describing a process · Writing steps in a process and a process paragraph
13) ·Making inferences when you read · Writing questions for a questionnaire · Writing a short questionnaire and summarizing the findings in a paragraph
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 INTRODUTION Leap 1 Reading Writing
2) Reading 1 p. 4-9 " Never too Late to Learn" Focus on Writing p.9-10 Leap 1 Reading Writing
3) Reading 1 p.23-28 " Significant Positive Change" Focus on Writing p.34 Leap 1 Reading Writing
4) Revision Leap 1 Reading Writing
5) Reading 1 p.43-48 "A Women's Business" Focus on Writing p.49 Leap 1 Reading Writing
6) Reading 1 p.63-69"From Horses to E-mail" Focus on Writing p.74 Leap 1 Reading Writing
7) Revision Leap 1 Reading Writing
8) Mid-Term Exam
9) Reading 1 p.83-89 "Smaller, Faster, and Cheaper" Focus on Writing p.94 Leap 1 Reading Writing
10) Reading 1 p.103-109 "Are You Shaped by Nature or Nurture?" Focus on Writing p.120 Leap 1 Reading Writing
11) Revision Leap 1 Reading Writing
12) Reading 1 p.123-129 "A Robot that You Can Swallow" Focus on Writing p.133-134 Leap 1 Reading Writing
13) Reading 1 p.143-149 "Predicting the Future" Focus on Writing p.155-156 Leap 1 Reading Writing
14) Revision Leap 1 Reading Writing
15) FINAL EXAM WEEK Leap 1 Reading Writing
16) FİNAL HAFTASI

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Leap-1 Pre-Intermediate Reading and Writing
References: Online materials and worksheets

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) He/she has in-depth information required by the legal, social and environmental framework in which all transportation operations, especially aviation, are involved.
2) He/she has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, supported by books, equipment and other sources containing up-to-date information on air transportation / logistics.
3) He/she has sufficient knowledge for the technical aspects of air transportation and logistics.
4) He/she has sufficient legal knowledge on basic issues related to international trade and business.
5) He/she uses theoretical and practical knowledge in aviation business management, logistics, transportation and business management solutions together.
6) He/she uses theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science and transportation together to solve operational problems.
7) He/she identifies, defines, formulates and solves basic problems related to the field of air transportation / logistics. For this purpose, he/she selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques.
8) He/she analyzes a system, system component or process and designs it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; applies modern design methods accordingly.
9) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools required for basic applications in air transportation / logistics.
10) He/she independently conducts a comprehensive advanced level study in air transportation / logistics.
11) He/she accesses information by doing research, uses databases and other information resources.
12) He/she works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and takes responsibility.
13) He/she plans project development studies in the field and manages related activities.
14) He/she organizes, plans and directs teamwork in air transportation / logistics related comprehensive projects.
15) With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, he/she follows science and technology developments in aviation management, logistics and transportation and renews himself/herself constantly. He/she also evaluates the knowledge / skills acquired in the field with a critical thinking.
16) He/she works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams in aviation management, national and international transportation and logistics environments both in theoretical and applied fields.
17) He/she selects and uses modern and technical tools necessary for air transport / logistics applications.
18) He/she communicates effectively with relevant people and institutions, being aware of the universal and social effects of applications and solutions in the aviation field.
19) He/she develops solutions to problems and shares his ideas in writing and verbally, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
20) He/she has a comprehensive understanding about management of aviation companies, safety and security issues in aviation, air law, airport operations and technical aspects of aviation specific applications.
21) He/she is aware of the aviation principles and values. He/she has professional and ethical responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework
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)
Oral Examination
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Yazma Ödev Dosyası 1 % 15
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 16 42
Midterms 16 16
Final 15 15
Total Workload 128