Syllabus

Course Code/Name: Eng 101 Freshman English

Course Credit: (2 2 3) 3 credits / ECTS: 3 credits

Level: Undergraduate

Prerequisite: None

Type of the Course: Compulsory

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, the students should be able to:  

READING

·         skim, scan, and preview a text
·         guess  unknown words through the use of context clues and decoding strategies in a text
·         identify main idea and supporting details in a text
·         recognize contextual references in a text
·         make inferences and analogies
·         evaluate and discuss the ideas in a text
·         make an outline / a summary of the ideas in a text
·         discover implied meanings in a text
·         distinguish facts and opinions in a text
·         read and interpret tables, diagrams, and charts
·         think critically in response to a text
·         understand a wide range of content words, technical language, and idiomatic expressions in a text
WRITING 
·         use correct punctuation, capitalization, pronoun forms, word choice, and spelling
·         use linkers, transitions, and parallel structures appropriately
·         generate and organize ideas using charts, graphs, tables, and outlines
·         distinguish between connotation and denotation
·         develop an understanding of the sentence and paragraph 
.     understand and use the key concepts of paragraph writing such as Topic Sentence,   Supporting Sentences, Concluding Sentence, Unity and Coherence
·         use supporting details in paragraphs
·         write reaction/response paragraphs on topics relevant to their undergraduate studies
 
LISTENING
·         listen for main ideas
·         listen for details
·         listen for inferences
·         take notes from listening inputs
SPEAKING
·         participate in formal/informal conversations and group discussions
·         improve their skills for correct pronunciation, intonation, word and sentence stress
·         express opinions
·         contradict politely
·         check and clarify when speaking
·         give reasons
·         agree and disagree
·         ask questions
 
References: No specific course book will be followed. Course materials  are to be   provided by the course group instructor(s).

Method of Instruction: Lecture; team/class discussions; communicative/meaningful language exercises; in- and out-of-class reading/writing tasks; library research; online research; workshops; role-plays. 

Length and period: 4 hrs a week, 56 hrs in total / one academic semester, 14 weeks in total

Teaching Staff: ort.cankaya.edu.tr/en/ingilizce.htm

Attendance: Students are required to attend classes, practise sessions, and have examinations. Minimum required attendance is 70% for all class sessions per semester, which  makes up 17 hours of absence at most. A student who does not fulfill the requirement for attendance is not allowed to take the final exam for the semester concerned and  is to repeat the course. Students who miss an exam will not be given a make-up exam unless they submit  an approved medical report or any other official document  proving their excuse.

Code of Academic Conduct: Cheating during the exams or presenting someone else's work as yours (plagiarism) will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student  who violates the code of academic conduct.

Grading: - midterm exam: 35%

                - active participation during the classes, attitude toward the course,  preparation for the pre-assigned   chapters, assignments handed in due time :  15%                                

                - final exam: 50%

*Students are required to submit assignments in due time. Late submissions without a valid excuse will be penalized.    

Weekly Course Plan:

 

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