POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (ENGLISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code: ENG102
Course Title: English II
Course Semester: 2. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction: EN
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Necessary
Level of course:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Doğan Can VURAL

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Analyze a topic of inquiry through scholarly research.
- Communicate findings of scholarly research using formal academic writing.
- Evaluate sources and uses summary, analysis, synthesis and integration to construct a literature review on a topic chosen by the student.
- Describe rationale for academic citation and applies APA citation style.
- Explain stylistic choices and revises for style, content and consistency at the document, section, paragraph, and sentence levels.
Course Objective: The course assumes a basic understanding of standard English grammar, vocabulary and mechanics. We will enhance those skills through study of the conventions of academic writing (including basic use of sources and citations), the iterative process of writing, and practice of a variety of academic writing modes and genres. The step-by-step process of this course ultimately results in each student producing a research paper prepared using American Psychological Association (APA) style.
Mode of Delivery: Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Introductions, syllabus and explanation of research questions and purpose
  2) Present research topics From topics to questions Skills Focus: Outline design
  3) Peer review research questions and outlines From questions to a problem Skills focus: grammar
  4) Present and discuss research problems Skills Focus: punctuation Rhetorical Focus: Making and developing an argument From problem to thesis statement Review HW
  5) Peer edit thesis statements Skills Focus: diction Structural Focus: Literature review
  6) Skills Focus: Preparing an annotated bibliography Study of APA style Using Internet sources
  7) Skills Focus: semantics Review annotated bibliographies and assess research sources
  8) Mid-Term examination: Evaluation of thesis statement, introduction and review of literature, outline
  9) Skills Focus: economy Organizing sources relative to sections of the research paper Synthesizing data and engaging sources
  10) Developing and supporting the thesis Peer editing draft section 1 Skills Focus: In-text citations
  11) Peer editing draft section 2 Skills Focus: Using footnotes; variety
  12) Q&A Rhetorical Focus: Thesis defense
  13) Skills Focus: Clarity
  14) Final review Skills Focus: Works Cited
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
References: Oshima, A., Hogue, O. A., & Hogue, A. (1988). Introduction to Academic Writing. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. https://books.google.com.tr/books?id=ZQISPwAACAAJ

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

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Program Outcomes
1) He/She has theoretical knowledge in the fields of politics, management, political history, economy and law. They can compare and express them in writing. Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems.
2) Follows national and international developments in the field of Political Science and Public Administration, knows the main problems. Can use qualitative and quantitative Social Science research methods.
3) Gains the sensitivity of being a responsible individual towards the society, social environment and himself/herself.
4) He/She works individually on the subjects in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
5) Uses research techniques, analytical thinking ability and knowledge related to the field.
6) Can look at concepts, theories and global issues objectively and critically.
7) Develops strategies and policies in case-oriented studies.
8) Has the ability to make interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary interpretation and analysis, and can establish relationships between different social sciences.
9) Expresses analysis results and research findings in various formats, primarily articles, reports and presentations.
10) He/She is ready to adapt comfortably to professional, academic and civil society.
11) Have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) % 0
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms % 0
Final % 0
Practical Final % 0
Report Submission % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Bütünleme Pratik % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Participation % 0
Discussion % 0
total % 0
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 0
total % 0

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 12 24
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)
Preparing for the General Exam
GENERAL EXAM (Final)
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 24
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 0