Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READING SKILLS I | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Mehdi SOLHİ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The student will be able to: - ascertain the meaning of a passage by identifying main ideas, supporting details, and logical or narrative sequences. - recognize the implicit assumptions and values underlying a written work. - evaluate ideas presented in a text by determining their logical validity, their implications, and their relationship to ideas beyond the text. - evaluate ideas presented in a text by determining the rhetorical structures used to persuade readers. - distinguish between facts and opinions in a text. - identify the tone, mood, and voice of a literary text through an analysis of its linguistic features and literary devices. - identify the theme of a literary text and the ways it is embodied by formal elements. - identify and analyze common semantic features such as connotation, denotation, and figures of speech. - define unfamiliar vocabulary. - locate facts and isolate details of a text. - retain specific facts and details from a text. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to course, syllabus, and expectations.Scanning.,Travel. Predicting., Skimming for the Main Idea Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. , Identifying Meaning from Context. Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs ,Identifying Cause and Effect. Previewing. ,Using Subheadings to Predict Content. Recognizing Sequence of Events. ,Making Inferences. Researching online. ,Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs.,Scanning. Predicting. ,Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. Making Inferences. ,Recognizing Facts and Opinions. Previewing. ,Arguing For and Against a Topic. Identifying Meaning from Context. ,Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs. Scanning. ,Recognizing Sequence of Events. Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Reading 1 is designed to improve students’ critical reading and thinking skills, increase analytical, inferential and evaluative comprehension, expand vocabulary skills, and employ effective study strategies for use across academic disciplines. | 16, 5, 6, 9 | E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to course, syllabus, and expectations.Scanning. | Reading related resources. Travel and Technology. Web article. p. 1-5. |
| 2 | Travel. Predicting. | Reading related resources. Selling India's Rainy Season. Reference article. p. 6-11. |
| 3 | Skimming for the Main Idea Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. | The Color of Fashion. Reference article. Reality TV: Good or Bad for Fashion? Magazine article. p. 12-25. |
| 4 | Identifying Meaning from Context. Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs | Disappearing Animals. Endangered Species. Reference article. Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth? Reference article. p. 26-39. |
| 5 | Identifying Cause and Effect. Previewing. | Big Money. What Does a Million Dollars Buy? Reference article. Lottery Winners: Rich ... but Happy? Magazine article. p.55-65. |
| 6 | Using Subheadings to Predict Content. Recognizing Sequence of Events. | Celebrations Around the World. Wedding Customs. Magazine article. Fireworks Festival. Journal entry. p.79-92. |
| 7 | Making Inferences. Researching online. | It’s a Mystery! The "Lost World" of South America. Magazine article. p.93-97. |
| 8 | Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs. | Is “Spontaneous Human Combustion” Possible? Reference article. p. 98-106. |
| 9 | Scanning. Predicting. | Health and Fitness. Successful Dieting. Web forum. Barefoot Running. Reference article. p.108-119. |
| 10 | Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. Making Inferences. | Space and Flight. Human Adaptation to Space. Reference article. Pioneers of Flight. Magazine article. p.133-146. |
| 11 | Recognizing Facts and Opinions. Previewing. | The Changing Family. Is an Only Child a Lonely Child? Magazine article. Changing Roles: The Rise of Stay-at-Home Dads. Newspaper article. p.147-160. |
| 12 | Arguing For and Against a Topic. Identifying Meaning from Context. | The Future of Education. Internet Learning: The Future? Web article. . Plagiarism and the Internet. Newspaper article. p.173-186. |
| 13 | Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs. Scanning. | The Mystery of Memory. The Mysteries of Memory Loss. Reference article. Words to Remember. Magazine article. p. 187-200. |
| 14 | Recognizing Sequence of Events. Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. | Comics. The Evolution of Batman. Reference article. Graphic Novels Come to Life. Magazine article. p. 201-214 |
| Resources |
| Anderson, N. J. (2013). Active Skills for Reading 3 - Edition 3. Cengage Learning |
| Internet |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
| 2 | Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
| 3 | Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie. | ||||||
| 4 | Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English | ||||||
| 5 | Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps. | X | |||||
| 6 | Can solve a field-related problem on his own | X | |||||
| 7 | Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps | ||||||
| 8 | Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle | X | |||||
| 9 | Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem. | X | |||||
| 10 | Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally. | X | |||||
| 11 | By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows the basic terminology | X | |||||
| 13 | Applies the basic skills | X | |||||
| 14 | Can effectively use language learning strategies | X | |||||
| 15 | Knows the characteristics and structure of human language | X | |||||
| 16 | Has native like fluency | X | |||||
| 17 | Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus, | X | |||||
| 18 | Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 60 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(60/30) | 2 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READING SKILLS I | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Mehdi SOLHİ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The student will be able to: - ascertain the meaning of a passage by identifying main ideas, supporting details, and logical or narrative sequences. - recognize the implicit assumptions and values underlying a written work. - evaluate ideas presented in a text by determining their logical validity, their implications, and their relationship to ideas beyond the text. - evaluate ideas presented in a text by determining the rhetorical structures used to persuade readers. - distinguish between facts and opinions in a text. - identify the tone, mood, and voice of a literary text through an analysis of its linguistic features and literary devices. - identify the theme of a literary text and the ways it is embodied by formal elements. - identify and analyze common semantic features such as connotation, denotation, and figures of speech. - define unfamiliar vocabulary. - locate facts and isolate details of a text. - retain specific facts and details from a text. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to course, syllabus, and expectations.Scanning.,Travel. Predicting., Skimming for the Main Idea Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. , Identifying Meaning from Context. Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs ,Identifying Cause and Effect. Previewing. ,Using Subheadings to Predict Content. Recognizing Sequence of Events. ,Making Inferences. Researching online. ,Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs.,Scanning. Predicting. ,Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. Making Inferences. ,Recognizing Facts and Opinions. Previewing. ,Arguing For and Against a Topic. Identifying Meaning from Context. ,Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs. Scanning. ,Recognizing Sequence of Events. Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. . |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Reading 1 is designed to improve students’ critical reading and thinking skills, increase analytical, inferential and evaluative comprehension, expand vocabulary skills, and employ effective study strategies for use across academic disciplines. | 16, 5, 6, 9 | E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to course, syllabus, and expectations.Scanning. | Reading related resources. Travel and Technology. Web article. p. 1-5. |
| 2 | Travel. Predicting. | Reading related resources. Selling India's Rainy Season. Reference article. p. 6-11. |
| 3 | Skimming for the Main Idea Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. | The Color of Fashion. Reference article. Reality TV: Good or Bad for Fashion? Magazine article. p. 12-25. |
| 4 | Identifying Meaning from Context. Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs | Disappearing Animals. Endangered Species. Reference article. Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth? Reference article. p. 26-39. |
| 5 | Identifying Cause and Effect. Previewing. | Big Money. What Does a Million Dollars Buy? Reference article. Lottery Winners: Rich ... but Happy? Magazine article. p.55-65. |
| 6 | Using Subheadings to Predict Content. Recognizing Sequence of Events. | Celebrations Around the World. Wedding Customs. Magazine article. Fireworks Festival. Journal entry. p.79-92. |
| 7 | Making Inferences. Researching online. | It’s a Mystery! The "Lost World" of South America. Magazine article. p.93-97. |
| 8 | Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs. | Is “Spontaneous Human Combustion” Possible? Reference article. p. 98-106. |
| 9 | Scanning. Predicting. | Health and Fitness. Successful Dieting. Web forum. Barefoot Running. Reference article. p.108-119. |
| 10 | Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. Making Inferences. | Space and Flight. Human Adaptation to Space. Reference article. Pioneers of Flight. Magazine article. p.133-146. |
| 11 | Recognizing Facts and Opinions. Previewing. | The Changing Family. Is an Only Child a Lonely Child? Magazine article. Changing Roles: The Rise of Stay-at-Home Dads. Newspaper article. p.147-160. |
| 12 | Arguing For and Against a Topic. Identifying Meaning from Context. | The Future of Education. Internet Learning: The Future? Web article. . Plagiarism and the Internet. Newspaper article. p.173-186. |
| 13 | Identifying Main Ideas within Paragraphs. Scanning. | The Mystery of Memory. The Mysteries of Memory Loss. Reference article. Words to Remember. Magazine article. p. 187-200. |
| 14 | Recognizing Sequence of Events. Identifying Main and Supporting Ideas. | Comics. The Evolution of Batman. Reference article. Graphic Novels Come to Life. Magazine article. p. 201-214 |
| Resources |
| Anderson, N. J. (2013). Active Skills for Reading 3 - Edition 3. Cengage Learning |
| Internet |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Can verbally express the specific terms and concepts in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
| 2 | Can verbally express the basic concepts, principles and techniques in the field of teaching English | X | |||||
| 3 | Can list both the strenghts and weaknesses of each theory by means of comparing the field related theorie. | ||||||
| 4 | Can apply the necessary techniques in solving the problems encountered in the field of teaching English | ||||||
| 5 | Can analyze and solve a field-related problem by following scientific steps. | X | |||||
| 6 | Can solve a field-related problem on his own | X | |||||
| 7 | Can distinguish the situations that are within his responsibilities and duties from the ones that are not and can take necessary steps | ||||||
| 8 | Follows the developments in his field in the light of life-long learning principle | X | |||||
| 9 | Consults colleagues in the process of finding solutions to a field-related problem. | X | |||||
| 10 | Can formulate a problem encountered both verbally and non-verbally. | X | |||||
| 11 | By having social responsibility, makes use of professional experiences in solving problems. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows the basic terminology | X | |||||
| 13 | Applies the basic skills | X | |||||
| 14 | Can effectively use language learning strategies | X | |||||
| 15 | Knows the characteristics and structure of human language | X | |||||
| 16 | Has native like fluency | X | |||||
| 17 | Considers the needs of learners, their level of development, age, and learning strategies in designing a syllabus, | X | |||||
| 18 | Has the ability to design activities that help learners' improving their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |