| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | 11 |
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| Semester | Second Year |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of academic integrity, including plagiarism, paraphrasing, summarizing, citation, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in academic work.
- analyze the structure, content, and key features of dental case reports.
- organize and deliver effective academic presentations based on dentistry-related case reports using appropriate presentation techniques.
- identify the structure and essential components of dentistry research articles.
- apply academic reading strategies to interpret and summarize dentistry-related research articles.
- use discipline-specific academic vocabulary appropriately in oral and written communication.
- collect, organize, and present simple qualitative data through a guided mini inquiry using appropriate visual communication tools.
- explain and apply the fundamental ethical principles of dentistry, including autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and veracity, when discussing professional situations.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | - |
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| Course Description | This course is an upper-intermediate English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) course designed for second-year students enrolled in the 100% English Dentistry Program at Başkent University. The course aims to develop the academic communication skills required for success in dentistry by introducing students to authentic academic genres, discipline-specific language, and professional communication practices.
Throughout the course, students develop their academic English through activities focusing on academic integrity, case report analysis, research literacy, and professional ethics. Students engage with authentic dentistry-related materials, including case reports, research articles, and instructor-developed resources, while strengthening their academic reading, summarizing, paraphrasing, oral presentation, and critical thinking skills. In addition, students gain introductory experience in collecting, organizing, and presenting simple qualitative data through guided research activities and visual communication tasks. The course provides a strong academic foundation for advanced academic and professional communication in the later years of the dentistry program. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Course Syllabus - Introduction to the Course |
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2nd Week |
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: Rephrasing, Paraphrasing and Reconstructing
(Part I) |
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3rd Week |
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: Summarising, Citation Basics and Responsible AI Use in Academic Work (Part II) |
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4th Week |
Academic Integrity Workshop: Applying Paraphrasing, Summarising and Citation Skills |
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5th Week |
Integrated Academic Integrity Activities |
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6th Week |
Module Review and Exam Preparation |
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7th Week |
Exam I (Module 1: Academic Integrity and Plagiarism) |
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8th Week |
Introduction to Case Reports: Case Report Structure and Analysis |
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9th Week |
Presentation Techniques and Academic Presentation |
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10th Week |
Case report reflections/feedback sessions-group 1 |
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11th Week |
Case report reflections/feedback sessions-group 2 |
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12th Week |
Exam II (Case report presentations) |
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13th Week |
Exam II (Case report presentations) |
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14th Week |
Exam II (Case report presentations) |
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15th Week |
Introduction to Research Literacy in Dentistry: Research Articles and Academic Reading |
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16th Week |
Understanding Research Articles: Structure, Abstracts and Academic Vocabulary |
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17th Week |
Reading Strategies and Summarising Research Articles |
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18th Week |
Exam III- Part 1 Research Article Summary |
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19th Week |
Introduction to Mini Qualitative Inquiry: Primary Data and Interview Techniques |
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20th Week |
Conducting Mini Interviews and Analysing Findings |
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21st Week |
Creating and Presenting an Infographic Based on Research Findings |
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22nd Week |
Exam III Part 2 Mini Inquiry Infographic Showcase and Gallery Walk- Group 1 |
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23rd Week |
Exam III Part 2 Mini Inquiry Infographic Showcase and Gallery Walk- Group 2 |
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24th Week |
Ethical Principles in Dentistry: Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Justice and Veracity |
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25th Week |
Ethical Dilemmas in Dentistry: Ethical Decision-Making in Clinical Practice |
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26th Week |
Ethical Case Analysis and Introduction to Report Writing |
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27th Week |
Report Writing: Organising and Writing an Ethical Case Analysis Report |
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28th Week |
Exam IV (Module 4: Ethics in Dentistry) |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Instructional materials developed by the Curriculum Development Unit for the English-Medium Dentistry Program. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
The course adopts a student-centered, task-based, and research-based instructional approach. Teaching methods include interactive lectures, guided reading, classroom discussions, collaborative learning, case report analysis, research article analysis, academic writing activities, oral presentations, guided mini inquiry activities, infographic development, reflective learning, and instructor feedback. Authentic dentistry-related resources and instructor-developed materials are used throughout the course to support the development of academic communication, research literacy, ethical awareness, critical thinking, learner autonomy, and professional communication skills.
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
2 |
40 |
| Oral Exam |
2 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
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| Course hours |
28 |
4 |
112 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 116 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 3.86 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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