ACADEMIC ENGLISH IV

POLI202

Course Code: POLI202
Semester: Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice: 4 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Fourth Term (Spring)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Instructor Feride Çopraşık Kılıç

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

develop sub-skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing.
learn the meaning and use of language associated with discipline-related text types, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning.
write academic and scientific texts by following the academic text writing rules.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Yes(POLI201)

Recommended Optional Programme Components

No recommended optional programme components.

Course Description

Upon successful completion of this course, students will improve their academic and language skills with emphasis on critical thinking and writing. Students will critically interact with, discuss and write about the textbook mentioned using a wide range of academic word lists. The focus is on knowledge that they will enable students to discuss ideas and concepts generated in interactive class atmosphere through the interpretation of our textbook. Students will consolidate approach to thinking, reading, speaking, writing and language usage as initiated in POLT201. In addition, this course aims to develop abilities to synthesize and evaluate information, conduct basic and independent research, by expanding the range and accuracy of academic vocabulary.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to Academic English in IR Academic reading strategies. Summary writing.
2^nd Week	Understanding IR as a Discipline Paraphrasing practice. Academic sentence structures.
3^rd Week	Realism and Power Claim Evidence Explanation paragraph writing.
4^th Week	Liberalism and Social Theories Comparative writing. Contrast structures.
5^th Week	Gender and IR Critical analysis and reflection writing.
6^th Week	Foreign Policy Analysis Cause?effect essay structure. Reporting verbs.
7^th Week	Midterm Exam
8^th Week	Academic Writing Workshop Essay structure, thesis statement, cohesion.
9^th Week	International Conflict Analytical paragraph writing. Structured debate.
10^th Week	International Organizations & Human Rights Argumentative writing with counter-arguments.
11^th Week	International Trade Explaining economic concepts in academic style.
12^th Week	Global Finance & Development Summary and critique writing.
13^th Week	Environment and North?South Gap Problem solution essay writing.
14^th Week	Student Presentations

Recommended or Required Reading

Goldstein, J. S., & Pevehouse, J. C. W. (2020). International Relations (12th ed.). Pearson.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	20
Assignment	14	30
Attendance	1	30
Total(%)		80
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		80
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		20
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 Load			150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1
K2
K3
K4	X	X	X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11	X		X
K12
K13