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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| MATHEMATICS PR. | |
| Code | MT428 |
| Name | Professional English II |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Sibel DOĞRU AKGÖL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To enhance students' academic reading, writing, presentation, and communication skills in mathematics.
Course Content
The course covers the essential terminology, text analysis, and translation techniques required to engage with English mathematical literature, alongside academic writing skills. It further emphasizes the effective communication of mathematical concepts through written work and oral presentations in English.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Lawrence A. Chang, Handbook for Spoken Mathematics, Lavrence, 1983
Notes
1) N. E. Steenrod, P.R. Halmos, M.M. Schiffer, J.A. Diedonne, How to Write Mathematics, American Mathematical Society, 1981 2) Jerzy Trzeciak, Writing Mathematical Papers in English: A Practical Guide, European Mathematical Society, 1995
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands and analyzes mathematical texts authored in English. |
| LO02 | Effectively articulates mathematical concepts in English. |
| LO03 | Conveys definitions and theorems in English, both orally and in writing. |
| LO04 | Expresses basic mathematical proofs in English. |
| LO05 | Produces short academic-level texts in English. |
| LO06 | Possesses the language skills to follow the literature. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehend the ability to prove the mathematical knowledge gained in secondary education on the basis of theoretical basis. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands importance of basic consepts of Algebra, Analaysis and Topology. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Mathematical reasoning demonstrates the ability to develop and write mathematical proofs by gaining maturity. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrates the ability to express the basic theories of mathematics accurately both in writing and orally. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the relationship between the different fields of mathematics and its relation to other disciplines. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the ability to understand the relationships between the objects in the most understandable way while creating a model for any problem. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehend and explain mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schema. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the ability to mathematically rearrange, analyze, and model the problems they encounter. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends at least one of the computer programming languages. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the ability to use scientific methods and appropriate technologies effectively in problem solving. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understands sufficient knowledge of foreign language to be able to understand Mathematical concepts and communicate with other mathematicians | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In addition to their professional development, they demonstrate their ability to continuously improve themselves by identifying their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas in line with their interests and abilities. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the programming techniques and shows the ability to do programming. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates the ability to study mathematics both independently and as a group. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate an awareness of the universal and social impacts and legal consequences of mathematical applications in the field of study. | |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the ability to select, use and develop effectively for contemporary mathematical applications. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It has ability of lifelong learning awareness, access to information, monitoring developments in science and technology and self-renewal ability. | 4 |
| PLO18 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to use information technologies effectively for contemporary mathematical applications. | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to design, conduct experiments, field work, data collection, analysis, archiving, text solving and / or interpretation according to mathematics fields. | |
| PLO20 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the consciousness of prefesional ethics and responsibility. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, review, and fundamental concepts. | Review of related references | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Introduction to the branches of mathematics | Review of related references | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Fundamental mathematical terminology and symbols | Review of related references | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Mathematical sentence structures | Review of related references | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Proper writing of mathematical expressions | Review of related references | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Formulating mathematical definitions | Review of related references | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Formal statement of theorems | Review of related references | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review of the topics covered up to week 7 | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Proof patterns | Review of related references | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Reading and interpreting mathematical texts | Reading Mathematical Texts: Practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Practicum on reading and interpreting mathematical literature | Reading Mathematical Texts: Practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Writing mathematical texts | Mathematical Writing Practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Practicum on mathematical writing | Mathematical Writing Practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Oral Presentation of Mathematical Topics | Oral Presentation Practice | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Review | Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review of all topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review of all topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 120 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,80 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||