This course aims to develop students' writing skiils in English and equip students with practice of skills needed for successful academic writing. The course will enable students to develop the core transferable skills in reflection/ expression, critical thinking, reading and writing through the analysis of variety of challenging readings in terms of their rhetorical purposes and stylistics. Students will explore and practise different genres of academic writing along with other forms of writing -i.e. short stories and reflection on visual images/audiovisual materials.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Lecturer Özay Şeker
Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
Pazartesi & Perşembe 09:00 – 11:00- 11:00-13:00
Office Hour(s)
4 A 02 – Salı 15:00 – 16:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture, discussion, demonstration, written and oral feedback, use of reading texts and audio-visual materials.
Principle Sources
Keith S.F. et al. (2021. Great Writing. Bostan.National Geographic Learning
Altay, A. et al.(2019). The Writing Journey 2. Ankara.The Blackswan Publishing House. Ankara
Other Sources
Gardner, P.S. (2005). New Directions: Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking. New York: Cambridge University Press.
George, D. and J. Trimbur. (2007). Reading Culture: Contexts for critical reading and writing. US: Pearson, Longman.
Barnet, S. et al. (2017). Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing: A Brief Guide to Argument. Bedford- St. Martin's.
Jago, C. et al. (2011). Literature & Composition: Reading, Writing, Thinking. Bedford- St. Martin's.
Lunsford, A. A. (2015). St. Martin's Handbook. Bedford - St. Martin's.
Nadel, J et al. (2009). The Longman Writer: Rhetoric, Reader, Research Guide and Handbook. Pearson- Longman.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
A short review about characteristics of an academic paragraph writing
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
2. Week
Introduction to an essay: Parts of an essay, hooking techniques in an essay and crafting a good thesis statement, body paragraphs and conclusion
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
3. Week
Types of essay and Citation Techniques in Essay writing (paraphrasing, summarizing, direct quoting)
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
4. Week
How to write an ideal “Opinion Essay” according to academic conventions
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
5. Week
Writing an ideal “Opinion Essay” according to academic conventions: Practice
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
6. Week
How to write an ideal “Argumentative Essay” according to academic conventions
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
7. Week
Midterm Exams Week
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
8. Week
Eid Holiday
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
9. Week
Writing an ideal “Argumentative Essay” according to academic conventions: Practice
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
10. Week
How to write an ideal “Reaction Essay” according to academic conventions
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
11. Week
Writing an ideal “Reaction Essay” according to academic conventions: Practice
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
12. Week
How to write an ideal “Cause and Effect Essay” according to academic conventions
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
13. Week
Writing an ideal “Cause and Effect Essay” according to academic conventions: Practice
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
14. Week
Revision
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
15. Week
Final Exam Week
Group discussions, group work, writing tasks, reading, self-study, homework.
16. Week
Final Exam Week
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
4
25
Project(s)
1
20
Final Exam
1
30
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Show knowledge of a substantial range of authors, movements and texts from different periods of literary history.
PO-2
Identify the intellectual, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature
is written and read.
PO-3
Employ the necessary skills in the reading, analysis and in appreciation of literature.
PO-4
Recognize, interpret, and comment on rhetorical and figurative language.
PO-5
Identify, distinguish between and assess the distinctive characteristics of texts written in the principle literary genres.
PO-6
Recall and define key terms and concepts relating to language, literature and/or culture.
PO-7
Recognize the role of different social and cultural contexts in affecting meaning.
PO-8
Demonstrate responsiveness to the central role of language in the creation of meaning.
PO-9
Recognize different structures and discourse functions of the English language.
PO-10
Display competence both in written and/or oral expression and in the
communication of ideas in a variety of contexts.
PO-11
Demonstrate critical skills in the close reading, description, interpretation,
and analysis of literary and non-literary texts.
PO-12
Use logical thought, critical reasoning, and rhetorical skills to effectively
construct arguments.
PO-13
Apply guided research skills including the ability to gather, sift, organize and
present information and material.
PO-14
Show competence in planning, preparation and revision of essays,
presentations, and other written and project work.
PO-15
Reflect on ethical and philosophical issues raised in literary, critical, and
cultural texts.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
use effective reading strategies to comprehend and interpret challenging texts.
LO-2
analyze texts in terms of rhetorical purpose, audience, content, genre, pattern of development and stylistic features.
LO-3
take a critical stance toward ideas, raising questions, examining evidence, and evaluating arguments on the basis of reason.
LO-4
approach a writing task as a process of planning, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing.
LO-5
make use of appropriate resources to support their academic reading and writing and incorporate source material into their writing according to standard academic conventions.
LO-6
display competence in written the communication of ideas in English.
LO-7
employ accurate sentence structures and appropriate vocabulary in order to effectively communicate ideas and meaning in their writing.
LO-8
gain necessary skills to use reflection and self-assessment to become competent readers and writers.
