Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC READING and WRITING in ENGLISH | HUK1210888 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 09:00-09:45 Çarşamba 10:00-10:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Cihad Furkan ELİAÇIK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Cihad Furkan ELİAÇIK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the course is to learn how to read, comprehend and write academic texts in English. |
| Course Content | This course contains; 1. Introduction to Academic Reading & Writing in Law,2. Critical Reading & Interpretation of Legal Texts,3. Constructing Arguments & Thesis Statements in Legal Writing,4. Academic Writing Structure in Legal Studies,5. Conducting a Legal Literature Review,6. Preparing an Outline for Legal Writing,7. Writing Abstracts & Case Summaries,8. Paragraphs & Transitions in Legal Writing,9. Writing Introductions & Conclusions in Legal Essays,10. Quoting, Paraphrasing & Summarizing in Legal Writing,11. Citation & Bibliography in Legal Research,12. Avoiding Plagiarism in Legal Writing,13. Revising Legal Texts,14. Editing & Proofreading Legal Documents. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students will be able to read and interpret academic texts in English | 10, 14, 16, 5, 6 | |
| They will be able to read relevant academic texts critically in English. | 10, 16, 5, 6 | |
| They will be able to interpret arguments and claims of academic texts in English. | 10, 16, 6 | E |
| They will be able to evaluate academic texts in English | 10, 16 | A, E |
| They will be able to write English texts regarding relevant academic areas. | 6 | E |
| They will be able to apply academic citation practice to writing. | E | |
| They will be able to analyze academic publications in English | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Introduction to Academic Reading & Writing in Law | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 2 | 2. Critical Reading & Interpretation of Legal Texts | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 3 | 3. Constructing Arguments & Thesis Statements in Legal Writing | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 4 | 4. Academic Writing Structure in Legal Studies | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 5 | 5. Conducting a Legal Literature Review | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 6 | 6. Preparing an Outline for Legal Writing | Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 7 | 7. Writing Abstracts & Case Summaries | Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 8 | 8. Paragraphs & Transitions in Legal Writing | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 9 | 9. Writing Introductions & Conclusions in Legal Essays | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 10 | 10. Quoting, Paraphrasing & Summarizing in Legal Writing | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 11 | 11. Citation & Bibliography in Legal Research | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 12 | 12. Avoiding Plagiarism in Legal Writing | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 13 | 13. Revising Legal Texts | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. |
| 14 | 14. Editing & Proofreading Legal Documents | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. |
| Resources |
| Lecture notes, Powerpoint presentations, handouts that will be distributed in class, relevant web pages |
| KARSLI İfakat, “English for Law: A Study Guide for Teaching English to Law Students and Law Practitioners”, 3rd Edition, Legal Yayıncılık, İstanbul, Temmuz 2011. GÖZLER Kemal, "Alıntı ve Atıf Usulleri, Ekin Yayıncılık, Bursa, Nisan 2023. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education). | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively. | X | |||||
| 15 | 15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide. | X | |||||
| 16 | 16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility. | X | |||||
| 17 | 17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems. | X | |||||
| 18 | 18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic. | X | |||||
| 19 | 19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | |||||
| 20 | 20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Relative Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC READING and WRITING in ENGLISH | HUK1210888 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 09:00-09:45 Çarşamba 10:00-10:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Cihad Furkan ELİAÇIK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Cihad Furkan ELİAÇIK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of the course is to learn how to read, comprehend and write academic texts in English. |
| Course Content | This course contains; 1. Introduction to Academic Reading & Writing in Law,2. Critical Reading & Interpretation of Legal Texts,3. Constructing Arguments & Thesis Statements in Legal Writing,4. Academic Writing Structure in Legal Studies,5. Conducting a Legal Literature Review,6. Preparing an Outline for Legal Writing,7. Writing Abstracts & Case Summaries,8. Paragraphs & Transitions in Legal Writing,9. Writing Introductions & Conclusions in Legal Essays,10. Quoting, Paraphrasing & Summarizing in Legal Writing,11. Citation & Bibliography in Legal Research,12. Avoiding Plagiarism in Legal Writing,13. Revising Legal Texts,14. Editing & Proofreading Legal Documents. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students will be able to read and interpret academic texts in English | 10, 14, 16, 5, 6 | |
| They will be able to read relevant academic texts critically in English. | 10, 16, 5, 6 | |
| They will be able to interpret arguments and claims of academic texts in English. | 10, 16, 6 | E |
| They will be able to evaluate academic texts in English | 10, 16 | A, E |
| They will be able to write English texts regarding relevant academic areas. | 6 | E |
| They will be able to apply academic citation practice to writing. | E | |
| They will be able to analyze academic publications in English | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Introduction to Academic Reading & Writing in Law | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 2 | 2. Critical Reading & Interpretation of Legal Texts | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 3 | 3. Constructing Arguments & Thesis Statements in Legal Writing | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 4 | 4. Academic Writing Structure in Legal Studies | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 5 | 5. Conducting a Legal Literature Review | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 6 | 6. Preparing an Outline for Legal Writing | Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 7 | 7. Writing Abstracts & Case Summaries | Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 8 | 8. Paragraphs & Transitions in Legal Writing | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 9 | 9. Writing Introductions & Conclusions in Legal Essays | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 10 | 10. Quoting, Paraphrasing & Summarizing in Legal Writing | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 11 | 11. Citation & Bibliography in Legal Research | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 12 | 12. Avoiding Plagiarism in Legal Writing | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. Preparing pre-reading, reading and post-reading activities |
| 13 | 13. Revising Legal Texts | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. |
| 14 | 14. Editing & Proofreading Legal Documents | Pre-reading and being ready for in-class discussion and article analysis. |
| Resources |
| Lecture notes, Powerpoint presentations, handouts that will be distributed in class, relevant web pages |
| KARSLI İfakat, “English for Law: A Study Guide for Teaching English to Law Students and Law Practitioners”, 3rd Edition, Legal Yayıncılık, İstanbul, Temmuz 2011. GÖZLER Kemal, "Alıntı ve Atıf Usulleri, Ekin Yayıncılık, Bursa, Nisan 2023. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education). | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively. | X | |||||
| 15 | 15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide. | X | |||||
| 16 | 16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility. | X | |||||
| 17 | 17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems. | X | |||||
| 18 | 18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic. | X | |||||
| 19 | 19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | |||||
| 20 | 20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Relative Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |