IN-SESSIONAL ENGLISH-I
- Course
- ENGL031 - IN-SESSIONAL ENGLISH-I
- Department
- School of Foreign Languages
- Course Type
- In-sessional English
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 0
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 6 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Instr. Rüya TALAB
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
This course is designed to assist students whose language proficiency level is not adequate to achieve academic reading and writing skills. In this respect this course provides a general revision on grammatical structures such as present tenses, past tenses, future forms, and adverbial clauses to ensure that students are equipped with the required background knowledge to achieve academic reading and writing tasks successfully. Regarding writing skills, students are introduced to sentence structures, basic components of paragraphs such as topic sentence, topic and controlling idea, supporting sentences, and concluding sentences. Students are expected to reflect the acquired knowledge by writing a short descriptive paragraph about themselves. This course also provides the opportunity to improve students’ reading skills through a variety of reading passages.
IN-SESSIONAL ENGLISH-I
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| MIDTERM | Midterm | 30 |
| FINAL | Final | 40 |
| ASSIGNMENT | Assignment | 30 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 By the completion of the course the students will able to:
- 02 1- tranfer a general revision on grammar structures
- 03 2- intrepret and synthesize reading comprehension.
- 04 3- identify three sections of essay writing. (The sentence and the paragraph, Descriptive Paragraphs, Example Paragraphs)
- 05 4- arranging a performance on specific topics
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course + UNIT 1 (1 Focus on the Topic + 2 Focus on Reading – Reading One: Finding the Ideal Job) |
| Week 2 | How to Answer True and False Statements + UNIT 1 (Inferring the Author’s Opinion + Reading Two: The Ideal Job + Taking Margin Notes on Main Ideas) |
| Week 3 | UNIT 1 (3 Focus on Writing: Putting sentences in order to create a coherent paragraph + Using Descriptive and Possessive Adjectives + Writing a Descriptive Paragraph) |
| Week 4 | UNIT 2 (1 Focus on the Topic + 2 Focus on Reading – Reading One: Can We Teach Creative Thinking in Schools? + identifying main idea of a reading text + Making Inferences) |
| Week 5 | UNIT 2 (Reading Two: Tips for success in college + Listing Details in Notes + Matching Details with Paragraphs) |
| Week 6 | UNIT 2 (3 Focus on Writing: Vocabulary + Grammar for Writing – Using the Past Simple Tense) |
| Week 7 | MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS |
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS |
| Week 9 | UNIT 2 (3 Focus on Writing: Writing a Complete Paragraph) |
| Week 10 | UNIT 3 (1 Focus on the Topic + 2 Focus on Reading – Reading One: Making Money + matching the main idea with the correct paragraph + inferring future situations) |
| Week 11 | UNIT 3 (Reading Two: I Made it Myself + Taking Notes Using a Time Line + Identifying the Sequence of Events) |
| Week 12 | UNIT 3 (3 Focus on Writing: Vocabulary + Grammar for Writing: Comparative Adjectives + Writing a Well-Organized Paragraph) |
| Week 13 | UNIT 4 (1 Focus on the Topic + 2 Focus on Reading – Reading One: A Civilized Suggestion + Inferring the Author’s Attitude + Reading Two: Riding the Subway in Japan + Identifying the Main Elements of a Story) |
| Week 14 | UNIT 4 (3 Focus on Writing: Vocabulary + Grammar for Writing: Writing Imperative Sentences + Writing a Blog Post to Inform |
| Week 15 | FINAL EXAMINATIONS (1-12 June 2026) |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Haugnes, N. & Maher, B. (2020). NorthStar: Reading & Writing Level 2, Fifth Edition, Pearson
Learning Outcomes
- L01 By the completion of the course the students will able to:
- L02 1- tranfer a general revision on grammar structures
- L03 2- intrepret and synthesize reading comprehension.
- L04 3- identify three sections of essay writing. (The sentence and the paragraph, Descriptive Paragraphs, Example Paragraphs)
- L05 4- arranging a performance on specific topics
Program Outcomes
- P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
- P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
- P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
- P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
- P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
- P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
- P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
- P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
- P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | P17 | P18 | P19 | P20 | P21 | P22 | P23 | P24 | P25 | P26 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |