Information Package

Elementary Mathematics Education Program

GKE440

ACADEMIC ENGLISH

Course Code
GKE440
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the English equivalents of basic field concepts.
  2. Read and understand basic English texts in field.
  3. Watch and understand English videos (with subtitles) on basic concepts.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to familiarise students with basic Mathematical terminology (in English) and to facilitate the use of English resources in Mathematics by students. In all lessons, after the introduction of basic terminology, translation exercises on English texts and listening and comprehension exercises on English videos will be carried out.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Numbers and Number Operations
2nd Week Sets and Set Operations, Basic Geometric Objects,
3rd Week Equations, Inequalities and Identities
4th Week Angles according to their measures, Some metamathematical terms (Postulate, Axiom, Proposition, Lemma,
5th Week Theorem, Proof, Argument), Some abbreviations
6th Week Polygons, Triangles and their elements, Quadrilaterals and their characterisations according to their sides and angles.
7th Week Basic terminology related to circles and conics
8th Week Basic Mathematical Terminology about Functions and Graphs
9th Week Midterm exam
10th Week Euclidean Constructions and Terminology Related to Triangle Centres
11th Week Terminology Related to Transformations in Plane
12th Week Basic Mathematical Terminology Related to Trigonometry
13th Week Translation practices
14th Week Translation practices
15th Week Translation practices
Recommended or Required ReadingKhanacademy.org
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Project 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 12 3 36
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 5 5
Project 1 10 10
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K9 X X X
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