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Course Description Course Name : Advanced Writing Skills Course Code : YDF404 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : InstructorDr. MUSTAFA MAVAŞOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns necessary information about texts and their funtions.Gains necessary skills to write kind of text easily. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Teach students how to write texts in advanced level . Course Contents : Skills necessary to write a composition. Methods for ideas, plan development, introduction and conclusion., followed by drafting a development with emphasis on the articulators and the sequence of tenses, argumentative discourse. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Define / recognize a problem, the problem of distinguishing theme and subject study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 2 Rely on keywords, find a problem study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 3 Search ideas study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 4 Classify ideas study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 5 Make a plan study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 6 Writing an introduction study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 7 Writing a conclusion study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 8 Mid-term Exam Preparation for the exam Written exam 9 Transitions study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 10 Articulate arguments, provide links between paragraphs study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 11 Qualifying an opinion study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 12 Reformulate ideas study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 13 Clarify ideas study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 14 Playing with formulations using circumlocutions study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 15 Playing with formulations using circumlocutions study of the chapters dealing with topics in relevant sources Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorming, Assignment 16/17 Final exam Preparation for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Chantelauve, O (1996) Ecrire-niveau moyen, Hachette  Vigner, G (1996) Ecrire pour convaincre; observer, s´entrainer, écrire. Hachette  Charnet, C. & Robin-Nipi, J (1998) Compte-rendu, résumé, synthe-niveau avancé Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 50 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 Understands the characterictics of the development of students at primary and secondary schools 0 2 Defines basic terms and principles of linguistics, French linguistics and foreign language education. 0 3 Evaluates French teaching and related developments from different aspects by using scientific methods and techniques. 0 4 Describes the cultural factors that may affect French teaching comparatively 0 5 Describes the field and funtions of French as a foreign language. 0 6 Describes the methods of scientific data production in foreign langıage education 2 7 Describes the French Language Education Programme and the methods, strategies and techniques used within this programme. 0 8 Describes the applications related to active communication with students. 0 9 Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ creative thinking and problem solving skills. 5 10 Plans teaching and learning process considering individual differences and subject fields. 0 11 Uses information Technologies effectively in both teaching planning and learning process. 0 12 Uses methods and techniques efficiently required for student centered education considering students´ individual and cultural differences. 0 13 Observes students´ progress by using different assessment and evaluation methods and techniques. 0 14 Takesresponsibility individually or within a group to solve problems confronted in French language. 0 15 Becomes a sensitive citizen towards school, society and world problems. 2 16 Evaluates gathered information with a critical attitude by obtaining self-learning skills. 3 17 Has a good communication with his/her students, collegues, school management and families. 0 18 Uses information and communication technologies related to French language education effectively. 3 19 Thinks about proficiency in French teaching and attempt for continuous development. 3 20 Analyzes by following latest innovations in the field of French language education in his/her close environment, country and the world. 3 * 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 4 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6