ECTS - English for Academic Purposes IV

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 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the aerospace engineering discipline; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to complex engineering problems.
2 The ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose.
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and determination of complex problems in aerospace engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments and their setups, to make experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the aerospace engineering discipline.
6 The ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7 Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; the knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development
9 The ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of the standards utilized in aerospace engineering applications.
10 Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge on sustainable development.
11 Knowledge on the effects of aerospace engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12 Knowledge on aerodynamics, materials used in aerospace engineering, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, stability and control, and an ability to apply these on aerospace engineering problems.
13 Knowledge on orbit mechanics, position determination, telecommunication, space structures and rocket propulsion.

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