ECTS - English for Academic Purposes IV

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English for Academic Purposes IV (ENG202) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
English for Academic Purposes IV ENG202 3 0 0 3 3
Pre-requisite Course(s)
ENG101 & ENG102
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 the students of English medium departments acquire the basic theory and application of a research based report, including proper style (APA), organization, format, language, argumentation and reasoning skills and produce a well-written report at the level of B2* (Independent User) as stated in Common European Framework of Reference. This course also aims to help students improve their presentation skills by delivering a presentation of a research report.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Upon successful completion of ENG202, students will be able to:
  • Preparation: • analyze a research report to get its specific features, • choose and narrow down a topic to write a research report, • search and evaluate appropriate and reliable sources, • raise awareness about the basics of presentation.
  • Production: • produce the full written research report by:  preparing a detailed outline,  writing the introductory, body, and conclusion sections of the research report,  using the theory and practice of in-text and end-of text citations properly,  revising the report for coherence and accuracy,  holding a discussion on the produced report using presentation skills.
Course Content Preparing and writing research reports and delivering effective oral/written informative and persuasive presentations; gathering information, organizing data, outlining, using appropriate techniques in presentation and delivering for a maximum impact, using visual aids and citation effectively.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 An Introduction to English 202 –orientation- Course syllabus and course booklet- Flipped Learning
2 CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Research Report • What is Research? • General Information about Research Report • How to do research
3 CHAPTER 2: Fundamental Principles of Research Report • Essays vs. Research reports • Purpose of research report writing • Types of research reports • Research report procedure • Topic selection • How to do research How to evaluate the quality of a website Video 1 Fundamental Principles of Report Writing Video 2 Topic Selection / Website Evaluation
4 CHAPTER 2: Fundamental Principles of Research Report • How to search online sources • Write the research question • Write the thesis statement • Prepare a detailed outline Outline Format Samples Video 3 How to Search Online Sources Video 4 Organizational Patterns and Outlines
5 CHAPTER 3: Citation Techniques • Quoting • Paraphrasing • Summarizing • APA style • In-text citation and end of-text citation Language Use in Research Reports Video 5 The Logic Behind Citation Video 6 Citation Techniques Video 7 Basic Rules for Citation
6 CHAPTER 4: Production of Research Report • Identifying the audience of a research report • Components of a research report - Cover page - Table of contents - Writing the introduction Video 8 Writing the Introduction Video 9 Research Report Paper Format
7 Going over worksheets on citation and writing the introduction
8 CHAPTER 4: Production of the Research Report • Writing the body of the research report • Writing the conclusion of the research report Video 10 Writing the Body and the Conclusion
9 CHAPTER 4: Production of the Research Report • Writing the References and Appendices of the research report • Writing an abstract of the research report CHAPTER 5: Using Figures and Tables Writing the Abstract
10 Introduction Feedback
11 Writing the Abstract & T.O.C. & References
12 CHAPTER 6: Presentation of the Research Report • Presentation Basics • The Audience • The Presentation Plan • The Delivery • Audio and Visual • Preparation of the research report presentation • Preparing the outline of the research report presentation • Putting the speech together Overall feedback on research reports Video 12 Presentation of the Research Report Video 13 Transitions for Presentation
13 Body & Conclusion Feedback Research Paper Presentation
14 Research Report Presentation
15 Presentation Feedback
16 Report Submission

Sources

Course Book 1. ENG202 Course Booklet (Prepared by DML instructors)
Other Sources 2. Flipped Learning Course Videos (Prepared by DML instructors)

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application 1 20
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 20
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 25
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 4 100
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 Having knowledge about biomedical concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, biomechanics, motor control, medical imaging, pharmacokinetics). X
2 Having knowledge about concepts and principles related to personality characteristics, psychosocial and cognitive factors affecting behavior and illness. X
3 Develop research methods including clinical practice, evaluate publications, gain the ability to practice research results in practice. X
4 To be able to use information resources in health services, to collect data, to report, to have knowledge and competence level of clinical organization. X
5 Having knowledge about the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation (Neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal system diseases and rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, orthosis rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hand rehabilitation, urogynecologic and obstetric rehabilitation, physiotherapy in rheumatologic diseases) and their evaluation and treatment theories. X
6 To have access to scientific knowledge in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to have the knowledge of monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature. X
7 Having knowledge about movement sciences (biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise principles) and neurophysiology, sense-perception-motor integration, motor learning, biopsychosocial, body mechanics, ergonomics and treatment theories. X
8 To have knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices to protect and improve the health of patients and healthy people in different environmental areas (hospital, rehabilitation center, nursing home, industry, home, school, work, sports, recreation area) X
9 To acquire the ability to analyze, synthesize and interpret accumulated information that leads to one or more useful hypotheses, to develop recommendations for solving clinical problems based on research and evidence, and to be able to make a diagnosis of physiotherapy. X
10 Respect for deontological characteristics in the gathering of knowledge and having a critical scientific hold in interpreting knowledge. X
11 To be able to apply physiotherapy techniques, methods and ability to determine intervention strategies. X
12 Be able to develop the attitude of being creative, determined, patient-oriented, having teamwork understanding. X
13 To be able to acquire inter-agency relations, communication and common service development skills. X
14 Considering the indications, contraindications, risks and precautions to be taken in relation to physiotherapy interventions, gain the ability to independently plan and apply therapy in the direction of cooperation with physicians. X
15 Taking responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X
16 To be able to produce knowledge and compatible for development in direction of lifelong learning and effective interdisciplinary working principle. X
17 Developing research methods involving clinical practice, evaluating publications, gaining the ability to practice research results in practice. X
18 Having the ability to learn basic principles of evidence-based practices, to identify learning objectives and resources, to access resources efficiently /quickly. X
19 Having the ability to communicate with patients or healthy individuals, their families, different social groups and other health professionals. X
20 Using information resources in health services, collecting data, reporting, managing the clinical organization. X
21 To be able to use information and communication technologies, to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. X
22 To be able to be role model for colleagues and society with knowledge,skills,values and attitudes. X
23 To be able to determine the tasks, rights and responsibilities related to the physiotherapy profession, to be able to behave in accordance with professional ethics, principles and standards. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory
Application 1 3 3
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 4 4
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics 1 3 3
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 7 7
Total Workload 75