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Program of Dentistry (Turkish)

ENG206

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES II

Course Code
ENG206
Semester
Second Year
Theory+Practice
4 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study11
SemesterSecond Year
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. identify and utilize different forms and functions of field specific and academic words.
  2. improve their language and vocabulary skills through critical reading.
  3. evaluate authentic English texts about their field of study considering features such as content, writer, publisher, year of publication, and use of sources.
  4. compose an academic essay using skills of note-taking, outlining, and drafting as well as paraphrasing, summarising and quoting.
  5. conduct a basic research on a topic of their choice and present their findings.
  6. improve their language and vocabulary skills through writing.
  7. improve their language and vocabulary skills through speaking.
  8. understand general and specific information in dental-related issues and reflect on them.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionENG 206 English for Dentistry is a course designed to further develop the language skills (B1+) acquired in ENG 102 English for Dentistry, which is the pre-requisite course for ENG 206. This course focuses on reading, listening and evaluating texts and videos about different aspects of dentistry. Students are encouraged to use their critical thinking skills through evaluation of and discussion on controversial issues. They have a chance to express themselves in speaking as well as writing activities that follow a note-taking activity. Students are offered the opportunity to improve their independent learning and research skills through conducting basic research and sharing their findings with peers.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Syllabus-Introduction to the Course
2nd Week Reading 1: On Second Thought, Word Building: Prefixes; Avoiding Plagiarism: Paraphrasing
3rd Week Reading 2: Defining the Patient Experience, Word Forms; Paraphrasing
4th Week Reading 3: Feeling Stressed?, Word Building: Suffixes; Paraphrasing
5th Week Reading 4: Introverted Dentists: Can They Be Successful? Word Forms; Avoiding Plagiarism: Summarizing
6th Week Reading 5: The Business Side of Dentistry, Discussion; Word Forms; Summarizing
7th Week Reading 6: Gum Disease, Word Forms; Summarizing
8th Week Exam 1
9th Week Reading 7: Teeth: Your Body's Early Warning System, Summarizing
10th Week Reading 8: A 43-Year Old Man, Integrated Activities
11th Week Reading 9: Four Things I Wish Dental School Taught Me, Discussion on Dental Education; Critical Evaluation
12th Week Reading 10: Why GPs Should Pursue Orthodontic Training, Vocabulary: Word Forms; Critical Evaluation
13th Week Listening: How To End Fear of the Dentist, Note-taking; Writing: Critical Evaluation
14th Week Exam 2
15th Week Reading 11: Selfie Culture, Critical Reading; Choosing a Topic for Essay
16th Week Reading 12: Cosmetic Dentistry in Today's Selfie Culture, Incorporating Others' Ideas: Paraphrasing
17th Week Reading 13: Focus on Prosthodontics, Incorporating Others' Ideas: Summarizing; Note-taking and Outlining the Essay
18th Week Reading 14: A New Smile for the Dentist, Incorporating Others' Ideas: Quoting; Drafting the Essay
19th Week Reading 15: Digital Dentures, Practicing Paraphrase
20th Week Reading 16: The Endodontic Renaissance, Practicing Summary; Feedback on Essay and Revising
21st Week Reading 17: Reassessing Current Endodontic Treatment, Integrated Activities; Finalizing the Essay
22nd Week Exam 3
23rd Week Reading 18: Successful Implant Integration
24th Week Reading 19: Aesthetic Transformations Zirconia Implants
25th Week Reading 20: Periodontitis and Systemic Diseases
26th Week Reading 21: Can Periodontal Treatment Reduce CV Events in Stroke Patients?
27th Week Reading 22: Less than Four-Minute Extraction of Any Tooth
28th Week Exam 4/Project (Presentation of Essay)
Recommended or Required Reading(1) ENG 206 English for Dentistry Booklet ELDBU-CDU (2023)
(2) Dofka, Charline M. (2012). Dental Terminology. Delmar Cengage Learning, USA.
(3) Dentistry Today. https://www.dentistrytoday.com/articles/magazine/
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
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 2 4
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 2 4
Homework
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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