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| Code | SD0632 |
| Name | EAP Through Global Goals |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. BETÜL GÜLERYÜZ ADAMHASAN |
Course Goal / Objective
To enable students to demonstrate advanced English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing within academic contexts. To develop the 4Cs (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity) of 21st Century Learning, which are core skills that students will need in their academic and social lives. To raise students' awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. To provide opportunities for students to analyze global issues, evaluate sustainability-related research, and identify complexities, perspectives, and biases. To develop students' collaboration skills in groups consisting of different disciplines; to enable them to make presentations focused on analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, and to write work reports. To develop students' social and academic skills.
Course Content
EAP 100 is an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course that will help students develop their English language skills through the 21st-century core skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Course Precondition
Resources
Bolster, A. & Levrai, P. (2019). Develop EAP: A sustainable academic English skills course.
Notes
Supplemental Readings: Articles, reports, and online resources focusing on diverse sustainability topics (provided by the lecturer) (websites and databases on sustainability)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Read and comprehend complex academic texts related to the SDGs, identifying main ideas, supporting details, and nuanced arguments. |
| LO02 | Write clear, well-organised academic essays demonstrating advanced grammar, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. |
| LO03 | Engage in formal academic discussions, expressing ideas clearly, building on the contributions of others, and employing persuasive language. |
| LO04 | Deliver well-structured presentations utilising appropriate academic language, visual aids, and effective delivery techniques. |
| LO05 | Analyse and evaluate the causes and consequences of global challenges related to selected SDGs, identifying biases, and considering multiple perspectives. |
| LO06 | Locate, evaluate, and synthesise credible information from various sources (scholarly articles, reports, and multimedia) related to the SDGs. |
| LO07 | Construct evidence-based arguments within academic writing or presentations, demonstrating logical reasoning and persuasive techniques. |
| LO08 | Work effectively in teams to develop and implement an SDG-related project, demonstrating collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution skills. |
| LO09 | Explain the significance of the SDGs and their interconnectedness with global sustainability challenges |
| LO10 | Articulate potential local and global solutions to SDG-related issues. |
| LO11 | Reflect on their role as global citizens in promoting sustainable development. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course overview and expectations Understanding the SDGs and their targets | Brainstorming on the expectations from the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Academic English Studying Reading Strategies, Reading and Notetaking, Listening and Notetaking | Watching the video about SDGs. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | SDGs and Language Development | Reading and summarising the assigned academic article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Deep dive into selected SDGs (e.g., poverty, zero hunger, climate action, food systems, product life cycles, and responsible consumerism) | Reading the chapter on SDGs | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 5 | Building specialised vocabulary | Revising the vocabulary list | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Analysing research articles on chosen SDGs | Choosing an article on one of the SDGs | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 7 | Writing an academic essay (argumentative/problem-solution) | Revising essay types | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Doing a reseacrh on one of the SDGs and writing a response article about it | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Delivering effective presentations | Preparing a presenatation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 10 | Participating in debates and discussions | Preparing discussion questions | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 11 | Individual project: Designing an SDG implementation/awareness campaign | Doing research for the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Group project: Designing an SDG implementation/awareness campaign | Doing research for the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Utilising teamwork and conflict resolution skills | Doing reading and listening activities focused on academic skills | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Altı Şapka, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Creating and presenting campaign materials | Creating materials on SDGs | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 15 | Individual reflections on course learning and global citizenship | Writing a self reflection paper | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Altı Şapka |
| 16 | Term Exams | Choose one of the SDGs and watch at least two TED talks, read at least two articles on that topic, take notes, synthesise the materials, and write a synthesis essay. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Portfolyo, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Choose one of the SDGs and watch at least two TED talks, read at least two articles on that topic, take notes, synthesise the materials, and write a synthesis essay. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım, Portfolyo, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||