Academic English II

Course Code:

AFE 132

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

2

Practice:

2

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Prerequisite Courses:

Academic English I

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to develop research, academic writing and speaking skills.

Course Content:

Report Writing, Report Writing Types, The Sections of a Report, Report Writing Techniques, Synthesizing, Case Study, Reading Comprehension with A Variety of Texts on Engineering and Architecture, Interpretation Graph and Data, Word Parts, Subjunctive, Use of Caution, the Basics of Oral Presentation

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Evaluates sources and assumptions	8	1,2,3	A,C
2) Expresses ideas by synthesizing information using various techniques	8	1,2,3	A,C
3) Analyzes and Interprets Data and Graph	8	1,2,3	A,C
4) Communicates scholarly information logically both orally and in written form	8	1,2,3	A,C
5) Recognizes affixes and predicts the meaning of complex words	8	1,2,3	A,C
6) Engages in logical argumentation, analysis of concepts and assertions through variety of Case Studies	8	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to the course	AFE 132 Coursepack
2	Overview of oral presentations and basic structure of speeches for professional, business and academic purposes; Use of visual aids in oral presentation; Planning and preparation of oral presentations; Case studies for pair-work reporting
3	Overview of report writing; Purpose of reports; Types of reports; Comparison of report and essay writing; Linguistic features of report writing; Structure and sections of an academic report Reading an academic report
4	Revision of research techniques: Narrowing down of topics for an evaluation report Accuracy in Writing: Academic vocabulary: Word Parts Pair-work reporting
5	The introduction of a report with appropriate headings and subheadings Accuracy in Writing: Academic vocabulary: Word Parts Submission of topics for report assignment Pair-work reporting
6	Methodology and sources of data gathering Reading Accuracy in Writing: Academic vocabulary: Word Parts Assignment 1: Writing the draft of Introduction in class Pair-work reporting
7	The Findings section of a report; Revision of citations, quoting, paraphrasing and synthesizing information from sources; Graph and data interpretation Accuracy in Writing: Use of caution (modifiers and verbs) Pair-work reporting
8	The Findings section of a report; Revision of citations, quoting, paraphrasing and synthesizing information from sources; Reading Graph and data interpretation Accuracy in Writing: Subjunctive Pair-work reporting
9	The Findings section of a report; Revision of citations, quoting, paraphrasing and synthesizing information from sources; Graph and data interpretation Assignment 2: Writing the draft of Comments and Interpretation of data for a report Pair-work reporting
10	The Conclusion of an academic report; Recommendations Writing the Reference Section of the Report Pair-work reporting
11	The Abstract and Contents Page of a report Reading Revision of the sections and structure of a report Pair-work reporting
12	Assignment 3: Writing the Abstract and Contents Page of a report Pair-work reporting
13	Revision for the Final exam Pair-work reporting Submission of Written Reports
14	Final Oral Presentation
15	Final Oral Presentation
16	Final Examination

Recommended Sources

Textbook	AFE 132 Coursepack
Additional Resources	-

Material Sharing

Documents	Powerpoint Presentations
Assignments	Report Writing, Pair-work presentation, individual presentation
Exams	Final Examination

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Academic Report	1	45
Quiz	-	-
Homework / Oral Report	1	15
Total		60
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve Electrical and Electronics Engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems
6	Ability to access information; For this purpose ability to perform database searching and conduct literature review.
7	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
8	Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.					x
9	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
10	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
11	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
12	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	2	32
Mid-terms	-	-	-
Quiz	-	-	-
Homework	15	1	15
Final examination	1	1	1
Total Work Load			112
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4,48
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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