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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Academic English II |
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| Course Code |
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IR 332 |
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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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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. FULYA MEMİŞOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Students who successfully complete this course will be able to read academic texts quickly and effectively; identify the main ideas.
Students who successfully complete this course will develop CV writing and interviewing skills.
Students who successfully complete this course will strengthen communication and presentation skills.
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to demonstrate a strengthening of writing skills by reading articles and completing weekly assignments.
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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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Bu ders, öğrencilerin akademik kullanım için okuma, yazma ve konuşma becerilerini geliştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. |
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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 |
Reading assignment |
Lecture |
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2 |
How to write an academic CV and cover letter? |
Reading assignment |
Lecture |
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3 |
How to have a successful job interview I |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, simulation |
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4 |
How to have a successful job interview II |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, simulation |
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5 |
Critical reading towards critical writing I |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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6 |
Critical reading towards critical writing II |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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7 |
Presentation skills I |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, group presentations |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Studying for exam |
- |
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9 |
Presentation skills II |
Reading assignment |
Group presentations |
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10 |
Writing your dissertation I |
Writing a sample |
Lecture |
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11 |
Writing your dissertation II |
Writing a sample |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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12 |
Article reading and discussion |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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13 |
Article reading and discussion |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, small group discussion |
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14 |
How to debate effectively? |
Reading assignment |
Lecture, group work |
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15 |
Revision |
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Debate |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying for exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 There is no single resource.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
4 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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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. |
0 |
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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. |
2 |
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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. |
0 |
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8 |
Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. |
0 |
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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. |
2 |
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11 |
In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. |
3 |
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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. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
4 |
3 |
12 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 70 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.8 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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