| Course Name |
Academic Skills in English I
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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ENG 101
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Fall
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2
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2
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3
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3
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkQ&ACritical feedbackLecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | This course is designed to develop the academic language skills undergraduate students need to succeed across their degree programmes. The course equips students to read critically, write structured academic arguments, synthesise evidence from multiple sources, and engage with complex ideas in English. By grounding skills development in professionally relevant and intellectually challenging source texts, the course prepares students not only for ENG 102 but for the full range of academic communication demands they will encounter throughout their studies and careers. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | The course develops the academic skills in English required for undergraduate study at B2 CEFR level. Through a flipped learning model combining pre-class digital modules with face-to-face sessions, students practise summarising, paraphrasing, synthesising, and arguing from a range of authentic academic sources drawn from social science, philosophy, media studies, and science communication. Students produce structured academic paragraphs and an essay, curate a learning portfolio, and develop the critical reading, responsible AI use, and reflective writing skills needed for ENG 102 and beyond. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
X
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| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to Course | No required reading. Complete Flipped Module 1 before Week 2 Session 1. |
| 2 | The Science of Belonging — Walton and Cohen (2011): What does the research say about belonging at university? Reading, annotating, and summarising an academic source. | Walton, G. M., and Cohen, G. L. (2011). A brief social-belonging intervention improves academic and health outcomes of minority students. Science, 331(6023), 1447–1451. |
| 3 | Future of Work and iGen — Twenge (2017): Sceptical reading and paraphrasing. What does the evidence actually show? | Twenge, J. M. (2017). Have smartphones destroyed a generation? The Atlantic. |
| 4 | Baloney Detection — Sagan (1996): Tools for evaluating any claim. Credibility, evidence, and the fine art of critical reading. | Sagan, C. (1996). The fine art of baloney detection. In The demon-haunted world (pp. 209–217). Ballantine Books. |
| 5 | Academic Integrity — Pecorari (2003): Patchwriting, paraphrase, and the difference between using sources and misrepresenting them. | Pecorari, D. (2003). Good and original: Plagiarism and patchwriting in academic second-language writing. Journal of Second Language Writing, 12(4), 317–345. Excerpt provided by instructor. |
| 6 | Grit and Perseverance — Duckworth et al. (2007) and WEF (2023): The CEE paragraph. Claim, evidence, explanation using two sources. | Duckworth, A. L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M. D., and Kelly, D. R. (2007). Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(6), 1087–1101. |
| 7 | Statistics and Synthesis — Huff (1954) and IPCC (2023): Reading data critically. Synthesis across two sources from different domains. | Huff, D. (1954). How to lie with statistics. Norton. Chapter excerpt provided by instructor. IPCC (2023). Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report. Summary for Policymakers. |
| 8 | Midterm Week | No required materials. Review course sources from Weeks 2–8. |
| 9 | One Story Is Never Enough — Adichie (2009): Counterargument and rebuttal. The danger of a single narrative in academic argument. | Adichie, C. N. (2009). The danger of a single story [TED Talk transcript]. TED2009. |
| 10 | Ethics and the Essay — Singer (1972): Thesis statements and essay structure. Philosophical argument and its academic form. | Singer, P. (1972). Famine, affluence, and morality. Philosophy and Public Affairs, 1(3), 229–243. |
| 11 | Can a Machine Be Creative? — Robinson (2006) and Sagan (1996) reused: AI in academic writing. Responsible use and baloney detection applied to AI output. | Robinson, K. (2006). Do schools kill creativity? [TED Talk transcript]. TED2006. |
| 12 | Revision is Writing: Three-level revision framework. Peer review workshop. Final essay introduction drafted in class. | No new source. Students bring their own writing from Weeks 6–11. |
| 13 | Portfolio Week — Moon (1999): Reflective writing. Portfolio curation. Vision statement and final assessment preparation. | Moon, J. (1999). Reflection in learning and professional development, Chapter 1 excerpt. Kogan Page. |
| 14 | From Student to Professional: Course synthesis. Student source presentations. Final essay submission guidance. Course close. | No required reading. Students bring one chosen course source and their completed e-portfolio. |
| 15 | Semester Review | |
| 16 | Final Exams |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | SFL Materials |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Supplementary material to be prepared when necessary by the course instructors
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| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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10
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| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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25
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project |
1
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25
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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30
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| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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100
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours |
16
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2
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32
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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1
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14
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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1
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1
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| Portfolio |
1
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12
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12
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| Homework / Assignments |
12
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1
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12
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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3
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3
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| Final Exam |
0
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| Total |
106
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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5
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Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computer computation, and topics specific to related engineering disciplines; the ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems |
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Problem Analysis: The ability to define, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems by using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem. |
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Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products that meet present and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. |
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Use of Techniques and Tools: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information technology tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations |
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Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems. |
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Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions |
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Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter. (FENG101) |
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| 8 |
Individual and Team Work: The ability to work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of both intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams (whether face-to-face, remote, or hybrid). |
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| 9 |
Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession), particularly in technical matters. |
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| 10 |
Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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| 11 |
Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes. |
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