Istanbul Kültür University ECTS Guide 2008/2009 Department of ...
Istanbul Kültür University ECTS Guide 2008/2009 Department of ...
Istanbul Kültür University ECTS Guide 2008/2009 Department of ...
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Syllabus<br />
Intended Learning Outcomes<br />
Learning/ Teaching Methods<br />
Assignments<br />
Examination<br />
Assessment<br />
Reading List<br />
make them express their reflections and ideas about<br />
the provided reading materials on paper more<br />
effectively.<br />
• give necessary knowledge and terminology about<br />
other fields <strong>of</strong> academic writing such as the writing<br />
sections <strong>of</strong> English pr<strong>of</strong>iciency examinations and<br />
writing application letters.<br />
• provide essential knowledge about the rules and<br />
requirements <strong>of</strong> writing a dissertation or any kind <strong>of</strong><br />
academic essay + assignment.<br />
• Definition essay (defining terms formally and<br />
subjectively/ thinking metaphorically/ literary<br />
reflections)<br />
• Argumentative essay<br />
• MLA Citation Style<br />
• Literary analysis<br />
• IELTS and TOEFL examinations writing sections<br />
• Statement <strong>of</strong> Purpose<br />
• Writing reviews<br />
By the end <strong>of</strong> the course, students will have acquired<br />
comprehensive knowledge about academic writing. Students<br />
are expected to have acquired necessary skills in order to<br />
write effectively and strongly argued essays on any given<br />
topic.<br />
Providing ‘model’ essays and literary texts, analysing and<br />
discussing those essays and texts, and designing individual<br />
writing tasks + providing thorough feedback after each<br />
assigned writing task.<br />
Individual writing tasks on selected topics in relation with<br />
the course syllabus.<br />
One midterm exam, assignments, one final exam<br />
• 30% Midterm Exam<br />
• 40% Final exam<br />
• 30% Assignments and writing tasks<br />
∗ Written Communication Skills IV Material Pack<br />
∗ Essays and Short Stories from various resources