| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Advanced Reading and Writing II |
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| Course Code |
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YDI112 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Lecturer MÜNİRE GÜL SEKİTMEZ BİÇER
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns advanced and academic vocabulary
Reads, comprehends and comments on advanced and academic texts.
Analyzes and approaches to the texts critically.
Writes essays based on his/her experiences and previous readings.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To make the students read and comment on advanced and academic texts besides let them write different types of essays based on the readings they have made. |
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| Course Contents |
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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. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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R1 classrooms |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Comparison contrast essay
(review)
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Revising and discussing related texts |
Brainstorming
lecture
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2 |
Argumentative essay(Review) |
Revising and discussing related texts |
Brainstorming
lecture
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3 |
Opinion essay
Content and organization
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Revising and discussing an article from ELT journal. |
Brainstorming
lecture
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4 |
Opinion essay
Content and organization
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Revising and discussing an article from ELT journal. |
Brainstorming
lecture
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5 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial |
Tutorial |
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6 |
Argumentative essay |
Revising and discussing an article from ELT journal. |
Brainstorming
Lecture
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7 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial |
Tutorial
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8 |
Midterm |
Revision |
Sit-down exam |
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9 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial |
Tutorial
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10 |
Argumentative essay |
Revising and discussing an article from ELT journal. |
Brainstorming
Lecture |
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11 |
Opinion
essay |
Revising and discussing an article from ELT journal. |
Brainstorming
Lecture |
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12 |
Opinion
essay
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Revising and discussing an article from ELT journal. |
Brainstorming
Lecture
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13 |
summary writing |
homework |
Brain storming |
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14 |
Summary writing |
homework |
Brainstorming
Lecture
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15 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial |
Tutorial |
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16/17 |
Final |
Revision |
Sit-down exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Defines literary terms. |
0 |
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2 |
Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. |
3 |
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3 |
Benefits of basic concepts and principles while practicising. |
4 |
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4 |
Distinguishes basic concepts and principles in language teaching. |
4 |
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5 |
Transfers knowledge according to the characteristic features of specific age groups. |
3 |
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6 |
Students list testing and assessment methods. |
0 |
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7 |
Applies appropriate testing and assessment methods within context. |
0 |
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8 |
Distinguishes methods of material development, use and adaptation. |
2 |
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9 |
Chooses among methods and materials according to the needs (age, environment and physical conditions) of students
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2 |
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10 |
Adapts and develops materials according to needs. |
0 |
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11 |
Evaluates course books according to the suitability for students´ profile. |
2 |
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12 |
Criticises and chooses course books from different aspects. |
2 |
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13 |
Gains theoretical knowledge of teaching language skills. |
3 |
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14 |
Analyzes and interprets literary texts.. |
2 |
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15 |
Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. |
3 |
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16 |
Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. |
0 |
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17 |
Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. |
4 |
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18 |
Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. |
0 |
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19 |
Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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