Information Package / Course Catalogue
Academic English
Course Code: ZTE513
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

Characteristics of academic English language and writing; use of definitions, concepts and terms in academic writings; objective and subjective expression; structure and types of academic texts (articles, reports and scientific abstracts etc.); writing arguments (verifying a thought, defending or opposing); formal characteristics of scientific reports and articles; steps of writing a report; explanation, discussion, intertextuality establishing relationships, showing references (citation and footnote, bibliography); writing, summarizing, writing keywords; ethical principles to be considered in scientific writings; writing academic text.

Course Content

English academic language and characteristics of writing. Definition, concepts and terms in English academic articles. Recognize the types of English academic texts. To know and write the steps of writing a scientific report in English. To be able to search English academic texts and to associate them with academic text. To be able to write title, abstract, keyword, introduction, method, findings, conclusion, discussion and suggestions sections of a English article

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.In science, they learn English expressions they may encounter in daily life.
2.They learn English expressions used in their articles and theses in science
3.They learn the English equivalent of misconceptions in science.
4.He uses English terms in his research.
5.Can prepare a publication in accordance with English spelling rules.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.James D. Lester and James D. Lester, Jr., Writing Research Papers - A Complete Guide, 16th Ed., Pearson Pubs. 2017
2.Hinkel, E. (2004). Teaching Academic ESL writing, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. Publishers. Mahwah, New Jersey.
3.Field-specific scientific articles
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Scope of the course, basic English terms related to the field
Week 2 - Theoretical
Use of English in Daily Life for Science
Week 3 - Theoretical
English Vocabulary Errors in Academic Writings
Week 4 - Theoretical
A Look at Misconceptions in Science in English
Week 5 - Theoretical
A Look at the English Abstract Sections of Articles in Science
Week 6 - Theoretical
A Look at the English Abstract Sections of Articles in Science
Week 7 - Theoretical
How to Read a Theoretical Topic in Science in English
Week 8 - Theoretical
Use of English in Daily Life for Science
Week 9 - Theoretical
Use of English in Daily Life for Science
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examination of the Abstract Section of a Science Article Conducted with Quantitative Research Method
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examination of the Abstract Section of a Science Article Conducted with the Qualitative Research Method
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examination of the Abstract Section of a Science Article Conducted with Mixed Research Method
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examining the Abstract Section of the Article About Measurement Tools in Science
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reading a Compilation Article in Science by Translating it into English
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work142142
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)144
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
3
1
1
1
2
4
3
3
4
OÇ-2
3
4
1
1
1
2
4
3
3
5
OÇ-3
4
4
1
1
1
4
4
3
4
5
OÇ-4
4
4
1
3
1
4
4
4
3
4
OÇ-5
4
4
2
5
2
3
4
3
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026