Information Package

Program of Political Science and International Relations (English)

POLI201

ACADEMIC ENGLISH III

Course Code
POLI201
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
4 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. develop sub-skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing.
  2. learn the meaning and use of language associated with discipline-related text types, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning.
  3. write academic and scientific texts by following the academic text writing rules.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(POLI104)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo recommended optional programme components.
Course DescriptionThis course is an exploration of the relationship between pop culture and international relations. All coursework is in English, including reading and writing assignments, classroom discussions, and midterm and final exams. The course's workshop format encourages students to move beyond their safety zone and use English to critically examine the relationship between pop-ular culture and politics in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course - Preliminary Studies, Unit 1 - Lessons A, B
2nd Week Unit 1 - Lesson B (continued), Unit 1 - Lessons C, D
3rd Week Unit 1 - Lessons E, F, Unit 1 - Lesson G
4th Week Unit 1 - Lesson H, Unit 2 - Lessons A, B
5th Week Unit 2 - Lessons C, D, Unit 2 - Lesson E
6th Week Unit 2 - Lessons F, G
7th Week Midterm Exam
8th Week Unit 2 - Lesson H, Unit 3 - Lesson A
9th Week Unit 3 - Lesson A (continued) , Unit 3 - Lessons B, C, D
10th Week Unit 3 - Lesson E, Unit 3 - Lessons F, G
11th Week Unit 3 - Lesson H, Unit 4 - Lessons A, B
12th Week Unit 4 - Lessons C, D, Unit 4 - Lesson E
13th Week Unit 4 - Lessons F, G, Unit 4 - Lesson H
14th Week Integrated Activities
Recommended or Required ReadingLee, C. (2023). 21st Century Communication Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking 4. (2nd Ed.) National Geographic Learning.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 14 15
Attendance 1 15
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1.5 21
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework 14 3 42
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
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K2
K3
K4 X X X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11 X X
K12
K13