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Course Description Course Name : Advanced Reading and Writing I Course Code : YDI111 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Lecturer MÜNİRE GÜL SEKİTMEZ BİÇER Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns advanced and academic vocabulary. Reads, comprehends and comments on advanced and academic texts. Analyzes and criticizes the texts using his/her experiences Writes essays based onhis/her experiences and previous readings. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To make the students read and comment on advanced and academic texts besides letting them write different types of essays based on the readings they have made. Course Contents : Texts are analyzed from the aspect of vocabulary and content and then students are invited to comment on the ideas in the text. Based on those previous readings the topic/thesis and the type of the essay that the students will write is determined. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : R1 classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Students are informed about the course content, goals and the materials. Searching for course books and appropriate articles. brain storming,lecture 2 Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Elements of Autobiographical Writing Predicting, Preparing to Read, Background, Vocabulary for Comprehension preview vocabulary, infer information not explicit in the reading. Develop the elements of character, technique, and theme in autobiographical writing. 3 Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Introductory Paragraphs and Thesis Statements, Introduce Writing Topics preview vocabulary, predicting, summarize main ideas. WritingTopics assignment (to be submitted directly to teacher) Infer word meaning from context, support answers with information from the text. Develop thesis statements and introductory paragraphs. 4 Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Supporting a Topic Sentence with illustration and Conclusion preview vocabulary, predicting, summarize main ideas. Writing Topics assignment (to be submitted directly to teacher) Interpret a paragraph, support answers with information from the text. Develop a paragraph with a topic sentence, illustration, and a conclusion. 5 Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Cause-and-Effect Essays preview vocabulary, predicting, summarize main ideas. Writing Topics assignment (to be submitted directly to teacher) Infer word meaning from context, examine imagery and symbolism in a fictional text. Write a Cause-and-Effect Essay. 6 Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Writing Essays Showing Advantages and Disadvantages preview vocabulary, predicting, summarize main ideas. Writing Topics assignment (to be submitted directly to teacher) Infer word meaning from context, hypothesize another´s point of view. Evaluate advatages and disadvantages, write persuasive statements and an Essay Showing Advantages and Disadvantages 7 Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial 8 Midterm Revision Sit-down exam 9 Reading for Main Ideas, Comparison and Contrast Essays preview vocabulary, predicting, summarize main ideas. Writing Topics assignment (to be submitted directly to teacher) Identify an author´s point of view. Write a Comparison and Contrast Essay. 10 Reading for Main Ideas, Comparison and Contrast Essay preview vocabulary, predicting, summarize main ideas. Writing Topics assignment (to be submitted directly to teacher) Identify an author´s point of view. Write a Comparison and Contrast Essay. 11 Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Writing a Definition Essay preview vocabulary, predicting, summarize main ideas. Writing Topics assignment (to be submitted directly to teacher) Relate supporting details to main ideas. Develop definitions and write a definition essay 12 Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Using Descriptive Language preview vocabulary, predicting, summarize main ideas. Writing Topics assignment (to be submitted directly to teacher) Interpret a paragraph, analyse descriptive language. Write a descriptive paragraph. 13 Reading for Main Ideas, Reading for Details. Argumentative Essays preview vocabulary, predicting, summarize main ideas. Writing Topics assignment (to be submitted directly to teacher) Analyse use of argumentative language. Write an Argumentative Essay. 14 Argumentative Essays Writing Topics assignment (to be submitted directly to teacher Write an Argumentative Essay 15 Tutorial Tutorial Tutorial 16/17 Final Revision Sit-down exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Cohen & Miller (2004) Northstar Advanced Reading Writing Course Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 12 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Defines literary terms. 0 2 Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. 5 3 Benefits of basic concepts and principles while practicising. 5 4 Distinguishes basic concepts and principles in language teaching. 4 5 Transfers knowledge according to the characteristic features of specific age groups. 0 6 Students list testing and assessment methods. 0 7 Applies appropriate testing and assessment methods within context. 0 8 Distinguishes methods of material development, use and adaptation. 0 9 Chooses among methods and materials according to the needs (age, environment and physical conditions) of students 0 10 Adapts and develops materials according to needs. 0 11 Evaluates course books according to the suitability for students´ profile. 2 12 Criticises and chooses course books from different aspects. 3 13 Gains theoretical knowledge of teaching language skills. 2 14 Analyzes and interprets literary texts.. 0 15 Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. 3 16 Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. 0 17 Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. 3 18 Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. 0 19 Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. 2 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 12 2 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 112 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.48 ECTS Credit: 4