| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Students will be able to analyze complex disciplinary texts and lectures to deconstruct the relationship between the primary thesis and the specific evidentiary details that support it. |
| LO2 | Students will be able to evaluate the nuances of academic vocabulary and formal language to integrate high-level terminology effectively within specialized political and academic discourse. |
| LO3 | Students will be able to create sophisticated academic dialogues and collaborative debates by synthesizing standard speech conventions to argue field-related topics within a professional group setting. |
| LO4 | Students will be able to produce original academic reflection paragraphs and structured essays by evaluating source materials and applying APA 7th edition techniques to credit sources with academic integrity. |
| LO5 | Students will be able to formulate persuasive and logical arguments through the evaluation of diverse political perspectives to negotiate complex ideas fluently and accurately in both written and oral formats. |
| Week | Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to course and Syllabus Introduction. Strategies: 1. Guessing unknown words from the text. 2. How to take notes while listening to lectures. Reading, listening and discussing about an article. |
| 2 | Reading, listening and discussing about an article. Reflection/Response Writing and getting feedback. Citing Sources to Avoid Plagiarism |
| 3 | Reading, listening and discussing about an article. Reflection/Response Writing and getting feedback. References |
| 4 | Reading, listening and discussing about an article. Reflection/Response Writing and getting feedback. Formal vs Informal Language |
| 5 | Reading, listening and discussing about an article. Reflection/Response Writing and getting feedback. Hedging |
| 6 | Reading, listening and discussing about an article. Reflection/Response Writing Practice and getting feedback. Stating Facts and Opinions. Connectors |
| 7 | Review for Midterm Exam (Conducting a mock exam and getting feedback) |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Reading, listening and discussing about an article. Review of the Essay: Brainstorming, Forming a Thesis Statement, Structuring a detailed Outline |
| 10 | Writing an introduction and a conclusion paragraph. Essay Writing Practice and getting feedback. |
| 11 | Reading, listening and discussing about an article. Essay Writing Practice and getting feedback. |
| 12 | Reading, listening and discussing about an article. Essay Writing Practice and getting feedback. Combining Information from Multiple Texts |
| 13 | Reading, listening and discussing about an article. Essay Writing and getting feedback. Debate Practice |
| 14 | Debate |
| 15 | Review for Final Exam (Conducting a mock exam and getting feedback) |
| Activity | Count | Duration (Hours) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 1 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Pre-Class Individual Study | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Post-Prectice Individual Study | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Midterm Exam/Preparation | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Final Exam/Preparation | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Other | 1 | 21.00 | 21.00 |
| Total Workload (Hours) | 90 | ||
| ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) | 3 | ||
| # | Assessment Type | Contribution (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midterm Exam | %30 |
| 2 | Project | %20 |
| 3 | Homework | %10 |
| 4 | Final Exam | %40 |
| TOTAL | %100 | |
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| # | Method Name | Description | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion | Listening and taking notes. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations) |
| 2 | Controversial Course | Listening and comprehension, critical thinking | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 3 | Role-Playing / Drama | Pre-planned specific skills | Standard classroom technologies, special equipment |
| 4 | Problem Solving | * Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions. | |
| 5 | Brainstorming | The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 6 | Small Group Discussion | Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations, critical thinking, question development | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 7 | Demonstration | Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations | Presentation content |
| 8 | Simulation | Exploring the operation of physical circuit designs through the use of simulation software. | Simulation tools |
| 9 | Group Work | Students determine the slope and cross-sectional geometric characteristics of a parabolic irrigation canal on campus, plot the flow rate curve at different sections of the canal, and submit a report. | Land surveying instruments |
| 10 | Homework | Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel. | Computer |
| 11 | Review / Survey Work | Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading | |
| 12 | Project | One-on-one critique sessions, problem solving, brainstorming, design/model production and oral/visual presentation | Design software, drawing tools, model making materials, board/presentation equipment, sample projects and specimens |