General Information about the Course

Course Code:	ENG103
Course Title:	Academic Reading Skills in English
Course Semester:	1. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 2 0 2 3
Language of instruction:	EN
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	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, Güllü Yavuz, Enver Keskin, Elif Asena Çiftçi
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	By the end of this course, students should be able to: • Recognize and understand basic academic vocabulary. • Develop foundational reading comprehension skills. • Identify main ideas and supporting details in simple texts. • Demonstrate improved reading fluency and accuracy. • Apply basic reading strategies to enhance understanding. • Formulate questions based on reading materials. • Build the confidence to engage with academic texts.
Course Objective:	• Read simple academic texts with improved comprehension. • Identify and use academic vocabulary in context. • Demonstrate the ability to extract key information from texts. • Engage in basic discussions related to academic topics. • Apply fundamental reading strategies, such as scanning and skimming. • Develop critical thinking skills at a beginner level. • Approach academic reading with increased confidence and motivation.
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Course Orientation & Diagnostic Reading Students recognize the goals and structure of the course. Identify personal reading strengths and weaknesses through diagnostic tasks. Demonstrate awareness of reading as an academic skill across disciplines

2) Active Reading Strategies Apply pre-reading, skimming, and scanning techniques. Identify main ideas and supporting details in short academic texts. Use annotation and highlighting effectively.

3) Vocabulary in Context Infer meaning from context clues. Analyze word forms, affixes, and roots common in academic texts. Build discipline-specific vocabulary lists.

4) Understanding Text Organization Recognize patterns of organization (cause–effect, comparison, problem–solution, etc.). Use transition signals to predict relationships between ideas. Map paragraph structure using outlines or diagrams.

5) Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details Distinguish between main ideas, major/minor details, and examples. Summarize key points accurately. Apply this skill to short textbook excerpts.

6) Critical Reading and Interpretation Evaluate author’s tone, bias, and purpose. Differentiate between fact and opinion. Practice making logical inferences.

7) Reading Across Disciplines I Read and analyze texts from humanities and social sciences. Recognize disciplinary conventions and specialized vocabulary. Compare reading strategies used across subject areas.

8) mid-term exam

9) Reading Across Disciplines II (STEM Focus) Apply reading strategies to science and technology texts. Interpret data, charts, and visuals accompanying academic readings. Develop note-taking techniques for informational texts.

10) Integrate information from multiple sources. Practice paraphrasing and summarizing ideas across readings. Create short written responses showing comprehension and synthesis.

11) Academic Integrity and Source Use Identify plagiarism and paraphrasing errors. Use proper citation practices in short reading responses. Reflect on ethical reading and writing habits.

12) Reading for Argument and Evidence Identify claims, evidence, and reasoning in argumentative texts. Evaluate the quality and relevance of evidence. Develop a critical response to author viewpoints.

13) Reading for Research and Discussion Use academic texts to support classroom discussions and projects. Develop questions and opinions based on readings. Practice collaborative reading activities.

14) Review and Skill Integration Review all strategies learned throughout the semester. Apply them in an integrated reading task or mini project. Prepare for the final exam through guided practice.

15) final exam

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
1)	Introduction to the Course Course overview, objectives, grading policy Diagnostic reading activity What does “reading across disciplines” mean?
2)	Active Reading Strategies Previewing, predicting, skimming, scanning Annotation and highlighting techniques Practice with short academic texts
3)	Vocabulary Development Context clues, word families, affixes Academic vocabulary vs. discipline-specific terms Building a personal word journal
4)	Text Organization and Structure Paragraph structure: topic sentence, supporting details Organizational patterns (cause–effect, compare–contrast, etc.) Practice: identifying structure in sample readings
5)	Main Ideas and Supporting Details Recognizing key ideas Distinguishing facts, examples, explanations Summarizing and paraphrasing short passages
6)	Critical Reading and Interpretation Author’s purpose, tone, bias Fact vs. opinion, inference skills Critical thinking exercises
7)	Reading Across Disciplines I (Humanities & Social Sciences) Reading academic essays and opinion texts Identifying disciplinary conventions Class discussion: interpreting meaning across fields
8)	mid-term exam
9)	Reading Across Disciplines II (Science & Technology) Reading informational and data-driven texts Understanding visuals, charts, and graphs Practice: summarizing a science article
10)	Synthesizing Information Combining ideas from multiple readings Paraphrasing and summarizing techniques Integrating information in a response paragraph
11)	Academic Integrity and Source Use Avoiding plagiarism and patch-writing Quoting and citing correctly in APA style Ethical use of sources in academic work
12)	Reading for Argument and Evidence Identifying claims, counterclaims, and reasoning Evaluating evidence and credibility Writing short critical responses
13)	Reading for Research and Discussion Using academic texts to support viewpoints Developing discussion questions from readings Group reading and presentation activities
14)	Review and Integration Consolidation of strategies Integrated reading project or mock exam Final exam preparation
15)	final exams
References: McWhorter, K. T. (2017). Reading across the disciplines: College reading and beyond (7th ed.). Pearson. Bean, J. C., Chappell, V. A., & Gillam, A. M. (2014). Reading rhetorically: Reading and writing in college (4th ed.). Pearson. Smith, F., & Deane, M. (2014). Developing writing in the disciplines: Practices, theories, and pedagogies. Palgrave Macmillan. Carillo, E. C. (2017). Securing a place for reading in composition: The importance of teaching for transfer. Utah State University Press. Bazerman, C., & Paradis, J. (Eds.). (2017). Textual dynamics of the professions: Historical and contemporary studies of writing in professional communities. University of Wisconsin Press.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories and models that are the basis of professional practices.	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
2) Acts in accordance with nursing values and ethical principles.
3) Demonstrate skills appropriate for nursing roles.
4) Nursing uses the care process effectively and gives place to evidence-based practices in care.
5) Acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to nursing practices.
6) It uses information and maintenance technologies.
7) Takes part in at least one of the scientific research, project and innovation-oriented studies.
8) It takes an active role in the protection, development and maintenance of the health of the individual, family and society.
9) The intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary team works in cooperation.
10) Communicates effectively with the individual, family, society and colleagues.
11) Uses critical thinking and problem solving approach in nursing practice.
12) Uses leadership skills in nursing-oriented work areas.
13) Communicates effectively using at least one foreign language and monitors developments in the field.
14) It continues its professional development by adopting lifelong learning.

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	4	% 40
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	2	% 60
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		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	32
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		32
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		1