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Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0050 |
| Name | English Communication Skills through Critical Thinking |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. ELÇİN PETEK GÜVEN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. ELÇİN PETEK GÜVEN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Öğr. Gör. Dr. ELÇİN PETEK GÜVEN (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims at improving learners effective problem solving skills at work when they graduate and in daily life by improving their written and spoken communication skills in English through a critical thinking perspective.
Course Content
The course includes a series of interactive critical thinking techniques that will improve learners' written and spoken communication skills in English.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General introduction on the importance of English in daily life and bussiness world. | Lecture, Discussion | |
| 2 | Study skills for effective language learning: 1- Learning styles and strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Small group work | |
| 3 | Study skills for effective language learning: 2 - Goal Setting | The learners will be given reading and research resources on goal setting | |
| 4 | Study Skills for effective language learning: 3 -Time Management | Demonstration, Small group work | |
| 5 | Introduction on critical thinking techniques and the relationship between critical thinking and language learning | Lecture, Discussion | |
| 6 | Primary Elements of Critical Reading in English - I | Small group work | |
| 7 | Primary Elements of Critical Reading in English - II | Small group work | |
| 8 | Critical reading and thinking in English | Small group work | |
| 9 | Critical thinking in English through a CT technique | Brainstroming, small group work | |
| 10 | Critical thinking in English through a CT technique | Discussion, small group work | |
| 11 | Critical thinking in English through a CT technique | Discussion, Small group work | |
| 12 | Critical thinking in English through a CT technique | Discussion, Small group work | |
| 13 | Critical thinking in English through a CT technique | Discussion, Small group work | |
| 14 | Critical thinking in English through a CT technique | Discussion, Small group work | |
| 15 | General revision of the course | Discussion | |
| 16 | Final EXam | - | |
| 17 | Final EXam | - |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |