COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: ADVANCED ENGLISH
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
ENG 106 A 2 4 0 0 4 5
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Ada Cara , 9:00-12:00 Mondays and Tuesdays
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time: Tuesday B010 12:30-14:15; Thursday E311 8:45-10:15
Course Description: The course reinforces academic writing skills. In this course students write different types of essays based on the ideas they are exposed to in the reading selections. The emphasis is on the writing process in which students go through many stages from brainstorming and outlining to producing a complete documented piece of writing.
Course Objectives: Students of Advanced English (ENG 106) will demonstrate proficiency in researching, writing, speaking, and listening in English. They will demonstrate ability to read and critique literature and speeches, conduct interviews, write a formal letter, create a research paper, give a speech, and engage in reasoned discussion in English.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction; book review guidelines; CV and job application guidelines
2 Speech techniques and examples; simulation job interviews
3 UNSC procedures
4 UNSC simulation: position papers
5 UNSC debate; finalize resolution
6 Speeches with juries
7 Speeches with juries
8 Midterm Project
9 How to write research papers and book reviews
10 Roberts rules of order; parliamentary procedure simulation
11 Book review presentations and discussion
12 Book review presentations and discussion
13 Research report presentations
14 Research report presentations
Prerequisite(s): ENG 109
Textbook: APA style: http://apastyle.org/learn/index.aspx APA style at Purdue OWL: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/16/ TED Speaking Tips: https://www.ted.com/playlists/574/how_to_make_a_great_presentation UNSC Provisional Rules of Procedure (S/96/Rev.7): http://www.un.org/en/sc/about/rules/ Robert’s Rules of Order (Summary version): https://www.afsc.noaa.gov/education/activities/PDFs/SBSS_Lesson6_roberts_rules_of_order.pdf Parliamentary Procedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfnBGolKmbM (15 min) Chairing Effective Meetings from Oxford University Press: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPhKhTI0Lss
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage: Needed for research and writing.
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Students will critically engage with literature in Political Science and International Relations in English
2 Students will be able to craft a CV and cover letter and conduct and interview for a job in English
3 Students will engage in reasoned discussion on global issues in English
4 Students will give a formal speech in English
5 Students will identify elements of effective speeches and writing in English
6 Students will demonstrate their ability to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from sources to answer a research question
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
Bachelor in Political Science and International Relations (3 years) (Old) Program
1 Having and using advanced knowledge and comprehension supported by textbooks including actual knowledge in political sciences and international relations literature, materials and the other scientific resources. 4
2 Analyzing data, ideas and concepts of current political issues and international relations, determining complex events and topics, making discussions and developing new suggestions in accordance with researches. 5
3 Having knowledge and thought about actual topics and problems together with their historical, social and cultural aspects. 5
4 Introducing those who are interested in politics and international events with the topics of Political Science and IR and teaching clearly the problems and the types of solutions. 4
5 Improving skills of working together with the main social science disciplines and other disciplines which are related to Political Science and International Relations. 5
6 Improving critical thinking and skills in making research independently. 5
7 Developing solutions about the problems and conflicts which are common in national and international arena. 5
8 Improving skills for leadership and research and analyze capacity of those who is responsible with national and international ones. 5
9 Knowing any foreign language enough to communicate with colleagues and understand actual researches and articles. 5
10 Gaining IT skills to use computer and technology) in order to reach actual knowledge. 4
11 Gaining skills to follow societal, scientific and ethic values during collecting, interpreting, conducting of data related to social and political developments. 5
12 Having consciousness about human rights and environment. 4
13 Gaining the skills to follow actual developments and pursue long-life learning. 5
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)
1
20
Presentation
1
10
Term Paper
1
30
Final Exam
1
30
Other
1
10
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 4 64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 3 48
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Assignments 1 4 4
Final examination 1 3 3
Other 1 3 3
Total Work Load:
125
Total Work Load/25(h):
5
ECTS Credit of the Course:
5