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 | 4. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| ENG102 ve ENG101 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| 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 Lecturer(s) |
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| 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;
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| 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 | Course Booklet – pp. 6-11 |
| 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 | Course Booklet pp. 13-26 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 | Course Booklet pp. 26-32 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 | Course Booklet pp. 33-63 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 | Course Booklet pp. 64-69 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 | Course Booklet pp. 73-78 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 | Course Booklet 79-82 Video 11 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 | Course Booklet pp. 91-118 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) |
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| Other Sources | 2. Flipped Learning Course Videos (Prepared by DML instructors) |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | 1 | 5 |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 1 | 20 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | 1 | 20 |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | - | - |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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 | Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational sciences, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge, considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals. | |||||
| 3 | Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. | |||||
| 4 | Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations. | |||||
| 5 | Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 6 | Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 7 | Engineering Ethics: Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality, lack of discrimination, and inclusivity. | |||||
| 8 | Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid). | |||||
| 9 | Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.). | X | ||||
| 10 | Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. | |||||
| 11 | Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | |||
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 76 | ||