| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Academic English III |
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| Course Code |
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IR 421 |
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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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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. HARUN ARIKAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
analyze academic texts critically;
improve their reading and writing skills;
identify main arguments addressed in academic texts.
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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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This course is designed to assist students in improving their reading, writing and speaking skills for academic use. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course focuses on the basic vocabulary and language of political science to help students develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills in their field. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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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 |
Introduction to course, assessment and seminar work |
None |
Lecture |
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2 |
How to write an academic essay? |
Reading Assignment |
Lecture |
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3 |
Writing and reading techniques I: writing techniques |
Reading Assignment
Writing a short essay |
Lecture |
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4 |
Analyzing diplomatic texts |
Reading Assignment
Analyzing a diplomatic text |
Lecture and discussion |
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5 |
Analyzing diplomatic texts |
Reading Assignment
Analyzing a diplomatic text |
Lecture and discussion |
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6 |
Analyzing diplomatic texts |
Reading Assignment
Analyzing a diplomatic text |
Lecture and discussion |
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7 |
Presentation techniques |
Reading Assignment
Presentation |
Lecture and discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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9 |
Academic debate |
Preparing for the debate |
Lecture and discussion |
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10 |
Academic debate |
Preparing for the debate |
Lecture and discussion |
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11 |
Academic debate |
Preparing for the debate |
Lecture and discussion |
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12 |
Translation techniques |
Translation of a short essay |
Lecture and discussion |
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13 |
Translation techniques |
Translation of a short essay |
Lecture and discussion |
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14 |
Translation techniques |
Translation of a short essay |
Lecture and discussion |
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15 |
Review |
None |
Lecture and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying for exam |
Writing an essay |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. |
1 |
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2 |
Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. |
3 |
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3 |
Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
5 |
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4 |
Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. |
5 |
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5 |
Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. |
4 |
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6 |
Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
4 |
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7 |
Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. |
4 |
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8 |
Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
3 |
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9 |
Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. |
0 |
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10 |
Develops critical thinking skills. |
5 |
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11 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
4 |
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12 |
Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. |
4 |
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13 |
Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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