Course Details

ENGLISH 2

ENG102

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
2ENG102ENGLISH 24+0+044

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course 1. Writing comprehensive literature reviews, including identifying relevant sources, critically evaluating existing literature, and synthesizing information to support academic writing.

2. Understanding of academic writing rules and conventions, including proper citation and referencing, structure and organization of academic papers, and adherence to academic integrity principles.

3. Articulating critical thinking and analytical skills through the practice of evaluating and interpreting scholarly literature, and applying evidence-based reasoning in academic writing.

4. Identifying effective communication skills in the academic context, including the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and coherently, and to engage in scholarly discourse through written work.
Course Content This course aims to teach students the basic concepts necessary to develop their academic writing skills. Within the scope of the course, students will gain the skills of conducting a literature review, using sources correctly, writing articles and reports in accordance with academic writing rules. In addition, students are provided with opportunities to develop critical thinking and analytical writing skills. This course aims to help students communicate effectively in the academic field.
Course Methods and Techniques Teaching
Presentation
Intensive reading
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( ENG101 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Canvas Files
Introduction to course theme and research topics
Writing Research Question
Writing Thesis Statement
Referencing and Citation
Academic Integrity
Organization of Literature Review
https://canvas.agu.edu.tr/courses/5628
https://canvas.agu.edu.tr/courses/5628
https://canvas.agu.edu.tr/courses/5628

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 30
Ödev 1 % 70
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 2 1 2
Kritik 3 1 3
Tartışma 2 1 2
Ev Ödevi 6 1 6
Değerlendirme Teslimi 2 1 2
Teslim İçin Hazırlık 4 1 4
Okuma 6 1 6
Rapor 2 1 2
Araştırma 6 1 6
Kişisel Çalışma 2 1 2
Senkron Ders 14 4 56
Derse Devam 12 2 24
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 115

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate the ability to conduct a thorough literature review, including identifying, evaluating, and synthesizing relevant sources to support academic writing.
2 Apply academic writing rules and conventions effectively, including proper citation and referencing, structuring academic papers, and adhering to academic integrity standards.
3 Develop critical thinking skills through the analysis and interpretation of scholarly literature, and the application of evidence-based reasoning in academic writing.
4 Build well-organized and coherent academic papers, reports, and essays that effectively communicate complex ideas to a scholarly audience.
5 Use language and style appropriate for academic writing, demonstrating clarity, precision, and sophistication in written communication.
6 Perform constructive peer review and revision processes to improve the quality of academic writing, and provide and incorporate feedback effectively.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to course theme Studying Syllabus Canvas word documents
2 Introduction to Research topics Reading texts on Canvas Canvas pdf documents Canvas discussion forums
3 Writing Research questions Articles on Canvas PDFs and Word Documents on Canvas Discussion Posts
4 Writing Thesis Statement practicing Thesis Statement writing PDFs and Word documents on Canvas Discussion posts
5 Referencing Studying the word document on Canvas Word documents on Canvas PPt
6 Giving citations Studying Canvas materials Canvas Word and PDF documents Canvas Discussion Posts
7 Writing Research Proposal Deciding on a research topic Getting feedback on it and revising the proposal Canvas Assignment
8 Key elements of academic paragraphs Studying Canvas Materials PDF and Word files on Canvas Canvas Discussion posts
9 Writing Academic paragraphs Writing paragraphs for Literature review PDF and Word files on Canvas Canvas discussion Posts
10 Academic Integrity Studying the Canvas materials PDFs on Canvas
11 Literature Review Organisation Writing Literature review and getting feedback Canvas Assignment
12 Writing Literature review Writing Literature review and getting feedback Canvas Assignment
13 Writing Literature review Writing literature Review and getting feedback Canvas Assignment
14 Review of the Course Completing Literature Review Canvas Assignments


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 5 5 5
C1 5 5 5 5 5
C2 5 5 5 5 5
C3 5 5 5 5 5
C4 5 5 5 5 5
C5 5 5 5 5 5
C6 5 5 5 5 5

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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