| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to the course system, overview of the reading skills and introducing writing portfolio system. |
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| 2) |
"READING SKILLS: Skimming and Scanning techniques in reading skills.
WRITING SKILLS: Brainstorm and compose an Argumentative Essay (PORTFOLIO 1)" |
Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing |
| 3) |
"READING SKILLS: Read to identify in-text referencing; Read to identify the main idea of a text.
WRITING SKILLS: How to cite and show reference in academic articles " |
Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing |
| 4) |
"READING SKILLS: Read to identify in-text referencing; Read to identify the main idea of a text.
WRITING SKILLS: How to cite and show reference in academic articles " |
Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing |
| 5) |
"READING SKILLS: Read to identify and infer connections; Practice paraphrasing.
WRITING SKILLS: How to Write a Summary-Response Essay (PORTFOLIO 2)" |
Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing |
| 6) |
"READING SKILLS: Read to identify and infer connections; Practice paraphrasing.
WRITING SKILLS: Providing feedback to 1st drafts of students' Summary-Response Essays" |
Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing |
| 7) |
"READING SKILLS: Read to identify and infer connections; Identify reference structures in texts.
WRITING SKILLS: How to Write a Summary-Response Essay (PORTFOLIO 3)" |
Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing |
| 8) |
"READING SKILLS: Read to infer cause and effect; Read to identify concepts and theories.
WRITING SKILLS: Providing feedback to 2nd drafts of students' Summary-Response Essays" |
Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing |
| 9) |
"READING SKILLS: Read to infer cause and effect; Read to identify concepts and theories.
WRITING SKILLS: Examining a published Academic Article and Summarizing" |
Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing |
| 10) |
"READING SKILLS: Practice using headings to predict the content of an academic text; Read to identify commentary on evidence.
WRITING SKILLS: How to Summarize an Academic Article (PORTFOLIO 4)" |
Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing |
| 11) |
"READING SKILLS: Practice using headings to predict the content of an academic text; Practice commenting on writer’s purpose of a text.
WRITING SKILLS: Providing feedback to 1st drafts of students' Summaries of Academic Articles" |
Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing |
| 12) |
"READING SKILLS: Practice commenting on writer’s purpose of a text.
WRITING SKILLS: Preparing CV and Cover Letter (PORTFOLIO 5 )" |
Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing |
| 13) |
"READING SKILLS: Practice commenting on writer’s purpose of a text.
WRITING SKILLS: Letter of Intent & Letter of Application (PORTFOLIO 6)
* Review of the Reading and Writing Skills / Evaluation of Writing Portfolios of Students" |
"Weekly related sub-skills of Reading and Writing;
*Completion of Reading and Writing Assignments" |
| 14) |
Review |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To acquire current theoretical knowledge in the field of English language, literature and culture, and the ability to apply them. |
1 |
| 2) |
To have up-to-date knowledge of the terminology, basic concepts, literary genres and movements of English Literature. |
1 |
| 3) |
To have knowledge of the historical, social, cultural, economic and political background necessary to examine different literary genres of English Literature. |
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| 4) |
To have the ability to analyze the English language in terms of sound, form, syntax and semantics. |
3 |
| 5) |
To gain critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. |
2 |
| 6) |
To have sufficient knowledge of a second European language and to be able to use that language effectively in daily life. |
3 |
| 7) |
To apply the knowledge they have learned in their field to contribute to their own society, culture and literature. |
1 |
| 8) |
To acquire the skills of literature review, interdisciplinary reading, analysis and interpretation required for academic research. |
3 |
| 9) |
To have the knowledge and skills to use information technologies and research methods effectively in literature and other fields of social/human sciences. |
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| 10) |
To prepare for business life by gaining a sense of responsibility through individual studies and group projects. |
1 |
| 11) |
To gain awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning. |
1 |
| 12) |
To be able to effectively use the four basic skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing |
3 |
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