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Program of Dentistry (Turkish)

ENG102

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES I

Course Code
ENG102
Semester
First Year
Theory+Practice
4 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study11
SemesterFirst Year
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. develop sub-skills of reading.
  2. learn the meaning and use of language associated with different text types, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning.
  3. write an academic paragraph.
  4. reflect upon what they have read.
  5. understand important points, distinguish the main ideas from supporting details.
  6. recognize common words and word combinations in the field of dentistry.
  7. deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words and word groups from context.
  8. understand general and specific information in dental-related audio materials.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionENG 102 is a course focused on developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in topics related to dentistry. In this course, students are expected to express their opinions on debatable issues and infer the meanings of field-specific vocabulary and phrases from context. Additionally, the course aims to familiarize students with commonly used terms and collocations in the field of dentistry.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the course, Book 1: Unit 1: Dentistry
2nd Week Reading 4: History of Dentistry, Unit 2: Specialization and Unit 3: The Dental Practice + writing: what is a paragraph?
3rd Week Book 1: Units 4: Dental Personnel and Unit 5: Dental Instruments, Reading: Difference Between Dental Therapist & Dentist
4th Week Book 1: Unit 6: The Mouth, Unit 7: Tooth Anatomy, Reading: Most Common Dental Problems
5th Week Book 1: Unit 8 :Types of Teeth, Unit 9: Personal Protective Equipment, Reading: Baby Teeth and Adult Teeth
6th Week Book 1: Unit 10 Dental Practice Technology Unit 11 Patient Scheduling
7th Week Book 1: Unit 12 Insurance and Fees, Unit 13 Chairside Manner, Reading: Personal Protective Clothing for Dentists, Writing: Paragraph Organization
8th Week Exam 1
9th Week Book 1: Unit 14: Oral Health, Unit 15: Dental Cleanings, Reading: Integrating Technology into a Dental Practice, Writing: Writing a compare and Contract Paragraph
10th Week Book 2: Unit 1: Dental Exam, Unit 2: Radiography, Reading: Handling Dental Patient Cancellations and No-Shows, Writing: Writing the Differences
11th Week Book 2: Unit 3: Dental Prosthetics, Unit 4: Orthodontic Treatment, Reading: Chairside Manner: Why it is important and how it shapes a successful practice?, Writing: Writing the similarities
12th Week Book 2: Unit 5: Dental Caries, Unit 6: Fillings, Reading: How Your Oral Health Can Impact Your Overall Health
13th Week Book 2: Unit 7: Root Canals, Unit 8: Extractions: Writing: In-class writing practice
14th Week Exam 2
15th Week Book 2: Unit 9: Gum Disease, Unit 10: TMJ Problems, Reading: The Oral Exam, Dental X-rays, Writing: Cause paragraph
16th Week Book 2: Unit 11: Oral Infections, Unit 12: Oral Cancer, Reading: Dentures, Malocclusion-Causes and Treatments
17th Week Book 2: Unit 13: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,Unit 14: Anesthesia, Reading: Stages of Tooth Decay,
18th Week Book 2: Unit 15: Medication, Book 2: Revision Test, Reading: How Fillings Have Changed Over the Years
19th Week Book 3: Unit 1: Dental Emergencies, Unit 2: Cosmetic Dentistry, Writing: In-Class Writing Activity
20th Week Book 3: Unit 3: Pediatric Dentistry, Unit 4: Geriatric Dentistry
21st Week Book 3: Unit 5: Nutritional Counselling, Unit 6: Patient Referrals, Exam Revision
22nd Week Exam 3
23rd Week Book 3: Unit 7: Patient Health History, Unit 8:Chronic Illness
24th Week Book 3: Unit 9: Special Needs Patients, Unit 10: Patient Anxiety, Reading: Dental Health and Root Canals, What is Dry Socket?
25th Week Book 3: Unit 11: Communicating with Patients, Unit 12: Sustainability in Dentistry, Writing a cause parahraph
26th Week Book 3: Unit 13: Obtaining Licensure, Unit 14: Establishing a Dental Practice, Reading: Periodontal Flap Surgery
27th Week Book 3: Unit 15: Ethics in Dentistry, In-class Writing Activity
28th Week Exam 4
Recommended or Required ReadingEvans, F., Dooley, J., Caldwell, J. (2016): Career Paths: Dentistry
ENG 102 English For Dentistry Booklet (ELDBU-CDU) (2023)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 40
Oral Exam 2 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 2 1 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 28 4 112
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 2 1 2
Homework
Total Work Load116
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.86
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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