Information Package / Course Catalogue
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Course Type
Couse Group
Education Language
Work Placement
Theory: 0
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Credit: 0
Lab: 0
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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Will be able to describe the format of the YDS exam and explain the solution strategies for each question type.
2.Will be able to accurately analyze and solve complex sentences involving grammatical structures (tenses, conjunctions, passive voice, etc.).
3.Will be able to use academic-level vocabulary and contextual reading skills to correctly answer comprehension-based questions.
4.Will be able to translate sentences from English to Turkish and from Turkish to English accurately and meaningfully.
5.Will be able to apply time management and test-solving techniques to achieve high performance in YDS practice exams.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Official Released YDS Questions and Answer Keys by ÖSYM 2
2."YDS Practice Exams (Modadil, Yargı, Hedef, Pelikan, etc.)"
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Academic texts, participle clauses, phrasal verbs
Week 2 - Theoretical
Translation, paragraph completion, thematic vocabulary
Week 3 - Theoretical
Past YDS questions, grammar review, word roots
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sentence completion, translation exercises, short test
Week 5 - Theoretical
Practice by question type, paragraph skills
Week 6 - Theoretical
Scientific reading, reported speech, translation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Time management, mixed grammar tests
Week 8 - Theoretical
Full practice test 1, detailed review, vocabulary revision
Week 9 - Theoretical
Grammar revision, mixed questions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Practise exam 2, focus on weak areas
Week 11 - Theoretical
Final review, vocabulary consolidation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Practise exam 3, last strategies, individual support
Week 13 - Theoretical
Post exam revision
Week 14 - Theoretical
Revision for final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1427126
Assignment100220
Reading100110
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)178
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026