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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CORE303

Course Name:

Upper-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:

Compulsory 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. ZEYNEP GÜLER

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. VOLGA KURBANZADE
Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To improve students' Reading and Writing skills

Course Content:

This upper-intermediate course aims to endow students with the development of their academic reading proficiency by instructing them on text annotation, multi-clause and multi-phrase sentences, recognition of different types of texts, understanding examples and identifying writer/reader responsibility. Writing proficiency is developed through instruction on writing in the third person, summarizing and referencing to avoid plagiarism, choosing effective vocabulary, presentation of personal views via conceding and refuting, and varying sentence structure.

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) Students can guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word in context. They can use linguistically complex vocabulary and structures to enhance the impact in academic reports and essays. They can precisely select vocabulary for rhetorical purposes.
2) Students can introduce and reference sources in written academic work. They can identify different types of supporting details in an academic text.
3) Students can extract key concepts from a simple academic text, if guided by questions. They can identify the main topic and related ideas in a simple structured text. They can predict the content of a simple academic text, using headings, images, and captions.
4) Students can vary the formality of greetings in emails/letters based on intended recipients. They can use statistical data, fractions, and percentages in an academic text. They can write a report analyzing advantages and disadvantages of a situation and recommending actions.
5) Students can follow the chronological sequence of events in an academic text. They can explain a term in a text using synonyms, definitions or examples.
6) Students can use parallel structure in academic writing. They can describe the sequence in a process when writing a linguistically complex text, using common discourse markers.
7) Students can infer the author's opinion in straightforward academic texts. They can systematically develop an argument giving the reasons for or against a point of view. They can signal cause and effect relationships when writing an academic text by using discourse markers.
8) Midterm Week
9) Students can recognise contrasting ideas in a linguistically complex academic text when signalled by discourse markers. They can use appropriate tone and register when writing academic texts.
10) Students can contrast two ideas when writing a simple academic text by using discourse markers. They can compare and evaluate ideas in a structured and logical text.
11) Students can take notes while researching an unfamiliar topic. They can distinguish between fact and opinion in complex formal contexts.
12) Students can describe hypothetical (counterfactual) past results of a previous action or situation. They can identify the use of paraphrasing in a simple academic text. They can embed quotations and paraphrases in written academic work if provided with a model.
13) Students can recognize organizational patterns within a linguistically complex academic text. They can use fact and opinion effectively in writing.
14) Students can summarize sources and data appropriately. They can develop an argument with appropriate highlighting of significant points and relevant supporting details.
15) Students can identify different types of supporting details in an academic text. They can choose effective vocabulary to express an opinion.
16) Final Week
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Reading: 1 p. 3 / Focus on Writing: p. 16	Course Book
2)	Focus on Accuracy: p. 24 / Final assignment: p.27	Course Book
3)	Reading: 1 p. 29 / Focus on Writing: p. 34-35	Course Book
4)	Focus on Accuracy: p. 56-57 / Final assignment: p.57-58	Course Book
5)	Reading: 1 p. 61 / Focus on Writing: p. 84	Course Book
6)	Focus on Accuracy: p. 75 / Final assignment: p.86	Course Book
7)	Reading: 1 p. 89 / Focus on Writing: p. 107-108 / Focus on Accuracy: p. 94-95 / Final assignment: p.117	Course Book
8)	Midterm Week
9)	Reading:1 p. 119-128 / Focus on Writing: p. 129-130	Course Book
10)	Focus on Accuracy: p. 128 / Final assignment: p.149	Course Book
11)	Reading: 1 p. 151-158 / Focus on Writing: p. 169-171	Course Book
12)	Focus on Accuracy: p. 168 / Final assignment: p.177	Course Book
13)	Reading: 1 p. 179-184 / Focus on Writing: p. 188	Course Book
14)	Focus on Accuracy: p. 185-187 / Final assignment: p.204	Course Book
15)	Reading: 1 p. 207-213 / Focus on Writing: p. 214-215 / Focus on Accuracy: p. 215-217 / Final assignment: p.236	Course Book
16)	Final Week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Pearson LEAP 3 Upper-Intermediate Academic 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) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2)	- To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3)	- To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4)	- To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5)	- To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6)	- To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7)	- To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8)	To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9)	- To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10)	- To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11)	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12)	- To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	5	% 20
Project	1	% 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	64
Study Hours Out of Class	16	16
Homework Assignments	16	16
Midterms	16	16
Final	16	16
Total Workload		128