The general objective of this course is to combine foreign language skills for academic purposes with field related articles and lectures to provide students with a better competence in academic English for their field of study. Moreover, the nature of this course facilitates academics skills in foreign language in order to serve as a basis for practice in students’ field of study. That is the reason behind the EAP and ESP contents were designed in unison.
At the end of the course, students will be able to;
- Use pre-reading strategies (i.e. skimming, scanning, previewing)
- Identify points of reference so as to fully grasp a text.
- Deal with unknown words by guessing their meaning.
- Identify figurative speech in order to fully comprehend a text.
- Make inferences from a text.
- Distinguish between facts and opinions in order to decide the writers point of view.
- Identify the writer’s technique including purpose, audience, point of view, tone, and register.
- Deduce the underlying meaning in sentences or parts of a text.
- Identifying key ideas in a text.
- Recognize the relationship between ideas in a text.
- Evaluate, synthesize and use information from (multiple) texts.
- Use correct, appropriate language structures, vocabulary & discourse markers- Identify main idea(s) in spoken discourse.
- Initiate and maintain discussions.
- Analyze technical materials about their subject matter and work on technical vocabulary.
Prerequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Corequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Lecturer Ebru ERKAÇAN TEMİZ
Course Assistant(s)
Ebru Erkaçan Temiz
Schedule
Thursday 11:00-13:45 3B-8-10
Office Hour(s)
Monday14:00-15:00 4A-01 Ebru Erkaçan Temiz
Teaching Methods and Techniques
interactive
eclectic
Principle Sources
reading texts along with related visuals
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
INTRODUCTION
2. Week
Chatgpt, finish the building + Presentations
3. Week
The sky is the limit+ Presentations
4. Week
The rise of construction robotics + Presentations
5. Week
How AI is used in construction + Presentations
6. Week
Neom + Presentations
7. Week
Building HS2’s giant Lego Viaduct + Presentations
8. Week
Kirigami + Presentations
9. Week
Midterm exam
10. Week
After 50 Years,
a Danish Commune Is Shaken From Its Utopian Dream + Presentations
11. Week
Finland’s wood city + Presentations
12. Week
Presentations
13. Week
Ethics in Civil Engineering+ Presentations
14. Week
Revision + Presentations
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
35
Quizzes
1
0
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Attendance
1
0
Final Exam
1
45
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4
Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8
Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Initiate and maintain discussions. (SKILL)
LO-2
Understand analyze and technical materials about their subject matter. (SKILL)
LO-3
Understand and use technical vocabulary. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-4
Paraphrase sentences or paragraphs. (SKILL)
LO-5
Write reaction paragraphs and essays about the given prompts. (SKILL)
LO-6
Use graphic organizers while analyzing texts. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-7
Take notes while listening and reading. (SKILL)
LO-8
Make a presentation in English on a specific topic. (SKILL)
