Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
190000000000	ACADEMIC TURKISH	Elective	3	5	6

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The Academic Turkish course aims to teach students the rules of academic writing, strategies for academic reading and comprehension, techniques for producing scientific texts, and the use of academic language.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1	Explain the structure, characteristics, and rules of academic Turkish.
2	Develop academic reading and writing skills by analyzing scientific texts.
3	Apply citation, referencing, and academic ethics principles.
4	Create original texts using academic presentation and scientific writing skills.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

none

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Contents

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of academic Turkish, types of academic texts, and academic vocabulary. Topics include scientific article writing, source usage, citation techniques, academic discussion, and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students engage in activities to enhance their academic presentation skills, avoid common academic writing mistakes, and improve their scientific communication abilities.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction to Academic Turkish: Fundamental characteristics of academic language
2	Types of Academic Texts: Articles, theses, reports, and academic writing formats
3	Scientific Research and Literature Review: Using sources and accessing information
4	Academic Vocabulary and Terminology: Common expressions and key concepts
5	Academic Reading Techniques: Critical reading and comprehension strategies
6	Scientific Writing Rules and Formatting: Paragraph structure, introduction-body-conclusion format
7	Citation and Referencing Techniques: APA, MLA, and other citation systems
8	Common Mistakes in Academic Writing: Grammar, coherence, and academic style errors
9	Academic Discussion and Critical Thinking: Developing arguments and engaging in academic dialogue
10	Academic Presentation Techniques: Effective academic speaking and use of visual aids
11	Writing an Academic Article: Structuring introduction, methodology, findings, and discussion
12	Scientific Report Preparation and Evaluation: Writing reports and analysis techniques
13	Final Project Preparation: Writing and preparing an academic study
14	Final Project Presentation and Evaluation: Students present their academic research

Recommended or Required Reading

Instructor's lecture notes

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

none

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	40	40
Final Examination	1	50	50
Attending Lectures	1	50	50
Brain Storming	1	30	30
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			170

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