MYCHZ002

Course Title Course Code Program Level
WRITING SKILLS (Second Semester) MYCHZ002 Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures - Applied English and Translation Studies Associate Degree

Course Term
(Course Semester)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Credits
Theory Practice Lab Projects/Field Work Seminars/Workshops Other Total Credits ECTS Credits
Prep
(Spring)		 14 28 - - - - 48 - -

Teaching Staff
Language of Instruction İngilizce (English)
Type Of Course Compulsory
Prerequisites
Recommended Optional Programme Component -
Course Objectives This course aims to enable learners to comprehend and use basic grammar of the target language while they are expressing themselves orally and written form. Students will not only be efficient in using the language orally and written form but also they learn basic level vocabulary at the end of the course.
Course Content Students will learn basic grammar rules of the English language in detail, be able to express themselves orally and in writing by using proper vocabulary and use four basic skills in language learning effectively. The students will be able to findthe opportunity to integrate their knowledge into multidisciplinary studies and intercultural communication, and thus, use the English language efficiently.
Learning Outcomes (LO) The students will be familiar with the basic rules of the English language and use their skills in further studies. The students will have the opportunity to make comparisons between their mother tongue and the English language and will be able to transfer and use their skills in other disciplines.
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Course Outline
Week Topics
1. Week Introduction Paragraph, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion Paragraph
2. Week Recognizing and writing complete sentences
3. Week Identifying topics and main ideas
4. Week Developing paragraphs with descriptive details
5. Week Using word maps to brainstorm
6. Week Review of descriptive vocabulary and paragraph contents
7. Week Opinions and examples in supporting sentences
8. Week Paragraphs explaining cause and effect / result
9. Week Midterm
10. Week Writing about problems or difficulties
11. Week Organizing a comparison paragraph
12. Week Beginning paragraphs with a question
13. Week Writing about the future
14. Week Sample brainstorming, Additional Materials
Assessment
  Percentage(%)
Mid-term (%) 40
Quizes (%) -
Homeworks/Term papers (%) -
Practice (%) -
Labs (%) -
Projects/Field Work (%) -
Seminars/Workshops (%) -
Final (%) 60
Other (%) -
Total(%) 100
Course Book (s) and/or References From Word to Essay
Work Placement(s) -
The Relationship between Program Qualifications (PQ) and Course Learning Outcomes (LO)