VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Department of Applied English Translation
AET 101 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Vocabulary and Composition I
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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AET 101
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Fall
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2
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2
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
Short Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Q&ARole PlayingLecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | - | |||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | Building up vocabulary skills in English and developing writing skills on a variety of topics |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Developing vocabulary and writing skills |
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Core Courses |
X
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Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to the course, vocabulary building strategies, essay writing | No preparation is needed |
2 | Finding main ideas, distinguishing main ideas from details. | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, “What happens when a language disappears?” chap. 1 in Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015), 2-33. ISBN: 978-0194756426. |
3 | Planning and writing an extended definition, contrast and concession connectors. | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, “Linguistics”, chap. 1 in Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015), 2-33. ISBN: 978-0194756426 |
4 | Identifying contrasting ideas, recognizing and using reporting verbs | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, “Sociology”, chap. 2 in Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015), 34-62. ISBN: 978-0194756426. |
5 | Planning and writing an argumentative essay - Students Asking Experts | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, “Sociology”, chap. 2 in Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015), 34-62. ISBN: 978-0194756426. |
6 | Midterm | |
7 | Reading captions and figures, using word roots to determine the meaning of new words | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, “Media Studies”, chap. 3 in Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015), 64-93. ISBN: 978-0194756426. |
8 | Writing with unity and being clear in writing. | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, “Media Studies”, chap. 3 in Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015), 64-93. ISBN: 978-0194756426. |
9 | Unit 3 Assignment – write an advertising proposal for a client | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, “Media Studies”, chap. 3 in Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015), 64-93. ISBN: 978-0194756426. |
10 | Making inferences using different strategies, using prefixes to expand vocabulary, matching definitions | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, “International Relations”, chap. 4 in Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015), 94-125. ISBN: 978-0194756426. |
11 | Organizing and supporting ideas when writing an essay | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, “International Relations”, chap. 4 in Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015), 94-125. ISBN: 978-0194756426. |
12 | Unit 4 Assignment – why is global co-operation important? | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, “International Relations”, chap. 4 in Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015), 94-125. ISBN: 978-0194756426. |
13 | Revising and editing essays, giving feedback and self-assessment | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, “Urban Planning”, chap. 5 in Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015), 126-157. ISBN: 978-0194756426. |
14 | Quiz | |
15 | Semester Review | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | N.A. Caplan, S. C. Douglas, Q: Skills For Success 5 Reading and Writing (New York: Oxford, 2015). ISBN: 978-0194756426.
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Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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15
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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15
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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4
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64
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
15
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3
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45
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
3
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7
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21
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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23
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23
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Final Exam |
1
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27
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27
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Total |
180
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | Obtaining written language skills that would support the field of Applied English and Translation. |
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2 | Being able to use and interpret the knowledge acquired in the field of Applied English and Translation |
X | ||||
3 | Being able to convey ideas and suggestions to solve problems related to the field of Applied English and Translation in written form |
X | ||||
4 | Developing vocabulary skills in English and acquiring skills to apply them in the field of translation |
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5 | Acquiring basic skills and knowledge to do research in English language |
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6 | Innovative and creative thinking accompanied by the ability to apply newly-acquired knowledge not only in familiar, but also in novel and unusual contexts |
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7 | Taking responsibility as an individual and as part of the group, being open-minded, constructive and self-confident, tolerating criticism and working effectively and productively |
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8 | Internalizing the requirements of complying with the values of business ethics, being socially and scientifically ethical in every aspect of gathering, interpreting, sharing and applying data in the field of Applied English and Translation under all circumstances |
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9 | Being able to use computer programs, informatics and communication technologies as required by the field of Applied English and Translation |
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10 | Being able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills critically, adopting life-time learning approach, constantly updating and renewing the acquired knowldge |
X |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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