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Course Description Course Name : Writing skills Course Code : YDA122 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. CAVİDAN ÇÖLTÜ İMREN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Be able to write essays adding their own opinions making use of their prior knowledge they get from the texts they have read so far. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Improve writing skills according to B1-Level, do practice in inofficial and official written genres of texts (letter, mail, job application, curriculum vitae etc.), and improve creativity in writing skills by making use of grammar and vocabulary knowledge Course Contents : Writing Skills I course: Have the ability to write various paragraphs and essays in description, compare-contrast, and.cause-effect types Language of Instruction : Germany Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to writing skills. Spelling rules in German None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 2 Repetition of the rules of spelling and punctuation None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 3 Learning to write CV both in written and table form None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 4 Talking about various texts types, and the differences between them None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 5 Analyzing texts about writing skills in German: present and explain them in detail,and discuss about them None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 6 Improving of writing skills in German by means of texts about learning how to apply for a job None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 7 Image interpretation and interpretation of images during the cause - effect relationship disclosure None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 8 Mid-term exam Written exam 9 Text analysis and writing texts None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 10 Essay writing skills None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 11 Writing an essay None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 12 Narrating a story: learning how to write it None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 13 Poetry and poetry writing None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 14 Private and official correspondence None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 15 Private and official correspondence None Brainstorming, reading comprehension, use of visual elements 16/17 Final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Cohen & Miller (2004) Northstar İleri düzey okuma ve yazma ders kitabı Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 60 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 Understand and explain the German Language Training program and the teaching methods, techniques and strategies used in the teaching of this program. 2 2 Understand the developmental features of primary and secondary school students. 2 3 Describe the applications of effective communication with students. 3 4 Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. 4 5 Explain the basic concepts and principles of linguistics, German grammar and foreign language education. 4 6 Describe cultural factors that may influence teaching German comparatively. 2 7 Understand and explain the fields and functions of German as a foreign language. 3 8 Explain the method of producing scientific knowledge in foreign language education. 2 9 Plan teaching and learning process by taking individual differences and subject areas into account. 0 10 Use information technologies within the planning of teaching and learning process. 0 11 Use required methods and techniques effectively by considering students´ individual and cultural differences in student-centered teaching. 2 12 Monitor students´ progress using different methods and techniques of assessment and evaluation. 3 13 Assume responsibility in solving problems confronted in German languageoth individually and as a group. 4 14 Be a sensitive citizen towards problems in school, community and world. 3 15 Evaluate learned knowledge critically by gaining self-learning ability. 3 16 Establish healthy communication with students, colleagues, school administrators, and parents. 0 17 Use information and communication technologies in German language education effectively. 4 18 Think about his/her proficiency in German teaching and attempt for a continuous improvement. 3 19 Have the ability to analyze latest events in his/her close environment, country and around the world related to German language education. 3 20 Explain and evaluate the developments in German teaching using scientific methods and techniques of teaching. 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 6 6 Total Workload: 102 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.08 ECTS Credit: 4