Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5İNG301English V2+0+02318.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction French
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The purpose of this course is to develop advanced reading, listening, writing and speaking skills that students can use in academic and professional contexts. Students will evaluate academic texts and communicate effectively on a variety of topics using analysis, inference and critical thinking skills.
Course Content This course aims to provide students with advanced academic and professional English skills. Within the scope of the course, reading, listening, writing and speaking skills are developed with a holistic approach. The focus is on skills such as analysing academic texts, making inferences, participating in academic discussions, making presentations and writing evidence-based academic texts. Students also gain competence in academic language use, critical thinking and effective communication throughout the course.
Course Methods and Techniques Each lesson begins with the instructor introducing the topic of that day. The lesson is taught interactively. Methods such as plain lecture, student presentation, reading, use of artificial intelligence, question and answer, case study, discussion of research findings are applied together. Therefore, students should prepare thoroughly by reading the topic the week before the lesson.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Research Assist. M. Talha ŞEN
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources ODTÜ Yayıncılık. (2002). Reader at work 2. ODTÜ Geliştirme Vakfı Yayıncılık.
Course Notes 1. Attendance at 70% of the class is mandatory. In cases of necessity, a reasonable number of permissions may be granted.
2. Students can be late for a maximum of 15 minutes. Those who are lateer than this time are marked absent for the first part of the class. However, this cannot be made a habit. Latecomers pass by and sit quietly without speaking. Those who cannot attend the first part of the class must definitely attend the following part(s).
3. During class, mobile phones are kept on silent and in the owner's pocket/bag. No food or drink other than water is consumed during class, and no gum is chewed.
4. Students cannot come to class without books, notebooks and pens; they cannot talk among themselves during class unless necessary; they must get permission from the instructor to talk in cases of necessity.

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Ability to read academic and professional texts, analyze them and draw inferences.
2 Gaining note-taking and interpretation skills by identifying important points in listening activities.
3 Give effective presentations and participate in discussions in academic and professional environments.
4 Ability to develop arguments using evidence by writing academic papers.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Strategies for Reading Academic Texts and Making Inferences Relevant readings are made from sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
2 Subtext Information and Text Analysis Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
3 Listening Skills: Taking Notes and Making Inferences Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
4 Speaking and Interview Techniques on Different Topics Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
5 Participating in Academic Discussions and Presenting Ideas Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
6 The Academic Writing Process: Planning and Drafting Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
7 Effective Academic Writing: Using Evidence and Developing Arguments Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
8 Midterm Exam
9 Academic Presentation Techniques Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
10 Use of Visuals and Commenting in Academic Presentations Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
11 Critical Reading and Interpretation Studies Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
12 Studies on Language and Style in Academic Writing Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
13 Presentation and Discussion on Various Academic Topics Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
14 Presentation and Discussion on Various Academic Topics Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
15 General Evaluation Topics covered in the previous week and to be covered this week are read from books and other sources and videos are watched. Kargı, Nihan (2006), Bilgi Ekonomisi, Ekin Kitabevi Yayınları, Bursa.
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 2 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 4 3
C1 3 5 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 5 4 3
C2 2 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 4 2
C3 2 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 5 4 3
C4 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 5 5 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant