ECTS - English for Academic Purposes II

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English for Academic Purposes II (ENG102) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
English for Academic Purposes II ENG102 4 0 0 3 3.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving, Team/Group, Brain Storming, Role Play, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor MDB Öğretim Görevlileri
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to: • help students improve their overall proficiency and their academic skills, which are crucial in their departmental studies. This will enable them to follow their departmental courses with ease as an Independent User in level B1* as stated in Common European Framework of Reference. • help students develop critical thinking and note-taking skills and improve English study skills through written products and oral activities and use of IT.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
  • Reading • identify the text type and purpose of the author, • identify main idea(s) and supporting details, • skim and scan the text, • recognize referents/substitution words, • take notes from a reading text, • guess the meaning from the context,
  • Writing • write a well-structured opinion paragraph,  plan and draft an opinion paragraph,  use linkers appropriately,
  • Speaking • exchange opinions in classroom discussions and state their ideas clearly and strongly using language appropriately
  • Listening ● listen for gist and detailed information,
  • Use of Technology: ● take responsibility of their own learning by using the necessary technological facilities in a timely manner,
Course Content Academic skills such as reading comprehension, class discussions, use of academic vocabulary and critical analysis of texts; research assignments and review of the English language structure; skills such as listening and note-taking, analysis of written products, writing, portfolio keeping, presentation and use of technology.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Orientation Course Memo Course Memo
2 Unit 4 POPULATION CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT Making Connections 2 pp. 130-137 Making Connections 2 pp. 138-140
3 Unit 4 POPULATION CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT EXTRA WORKSHEET I Making Connections 2 pp. 141-145 Making Connections 2 pp. 145-148 Extra Material
4 Unit 4 POPULATION CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT Making Connections 2 pp. 149-155 Making Connections 2 pp. 156-157
5 UNIT 4 POPULATION CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT EXTRA WORKSHEET II Making Connections 2 pp. 159-165 Making Connections 2 pp. 166-167 Extra Material
6 OPINION PARAGRAPH INPUT OPINION PARAGRAPH PRACTICE Extra Material
7 OPINION PARAGRAPH PRACTICE EXTRA WORKSHEET III Extra Material
8 Unit 5 DESIGN IN EVERYDAY LIFE MIDTERM EXAM Making Connections 2 pp. 172-179 Making Connections 2 pp. 180-182
9 Unit 5 DESIGN IN EVERYDAY LIFE Making Connections 2 pp. 183-187 Making Connections 2 pp. 188-190
10 Unit 5 DESIGN IN EVERYDAY LIFE Making Connections 2 pp. 191-197 Making Connections 2 pp. 199-200
11 Unit 5 DESIGN IN EVERYDAY LIFE Making Connections 2 pp. 201-207 Making Connections 2 pp. 208-212
12 Unit 6 THE BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR Making Connections 2 pp. 214-222 Making Connections 2 pp. 223-225
13 Unit 6 THE BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR Making Connections 2 pp. 226-231 Making Connections 2 pp. 232-233
14 Unit 6 THE BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR Making Connections 2 pp. 235-243 Making Connections 2 pp. 244-251
15 REVISION
16 FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Book 1. Making Connections 2- Skills and Strategies for Academic Reading (2nd Edition) by Joe McEntire & Jessica Williams
Other Sources 2. MDB öğretim görevlileri tarafından hazırlanan ek materyaller
3. English Central Online Platformu

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 35
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 45
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines.
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7 (a) Sözlü ve yazılı etkin iletişim kurma becerisi; etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. (b) En az bir yabancı dil bilgisi; bu yabancı dilde etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. X
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.
12 (a) Knowledge of (i) fluid mechanics, (ii) heat transfer, (iii) manufacturing process, (iv) electronics and control, (v) vehicle components design, (vi) vehicle dynamics, (vii) vehicle propulsion/drive and power systems, (viii) technical laws and regulations in automotive engineering field, and (ix) vehicle verification tests. (b) The ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems.
13 The ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field.
14 The ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 4 56
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 3 3
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 4 4
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 84