READING AND WRITING SKILLS-II
- Course
- ENGL142 - READING AND WRITING SKILLS-II
- Department
- School of Foreign Languages
- Course Type
- Online Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 4
- T+P+L
- 2 + 2 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Sr. Instr. Feryal VARANOĞULLARI
- Prerequisite
- Keywords
Course Description
This course is the continuation of ENG 101. The course aims to improve students' listening, speaking, reading, writing and working skills. In the course, students are guided in writing compare and contrast essays using Venn diagram. In addition, the aim of the course is to learn the necessary conjunctions for composition writing. In addition, the students will be able to write a four-part critical composition by learning the difference between ideas and factual real sentences and how to write the opposing opinion and sentences used to refute it. Thus, the students will be able to distinguish between the compare and contrast essay and discursive essay. Students will also be able to make presentations by using presentation techniques. In addition, this course aims to summarize the reading pieces of the students and to use the strategies of reading and to draw conclusions and meanings using their reading skills.
READING AND WRITING SKILLS-II
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-term Examination | Midterm | 30 |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30 |
| Final Examination | Final | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
No course outcomes have been defined yet.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course + Registration to the e-book and online assignments + Online Weekly Lesson 1 NS4: Unit 5/ "Too much of a good thing" Reading one, Vocabulary, Taking Notes |
| Week 2 | Registration to the e-book and assignment + Online Weekly Lesson 2 NS4: Unit 5/ Make inferences "Inferring Attitudes and Feelings" |
| Week 3 | Assignments START (30%) + Online Weekly Lesson 3 NS4: Unit 5/ Reading Two Answering True False Questions |
| Week 4 | Assignments IN PROGRESS (30%) + Online Weekly Lesson 4 NS4: Unit 6/ Making a Difference Reading One "Justin Lebo" & Make Inferences " Inferring People's Reactions |
| Week 5 | Assignments IN PROGRESS (30%) + Online Weekly Lesson 5 NS4: Unit 6/ Reading Skill: "Recognizing Persuasive Language" & Writing Persuasive Essay |
| Week 6 | Assignments IN PROGRESS (30%) + Online Weekly Lesson 6 NS4: Unit 6/ Reading Skill: "Recognizing Persuasive Language" & Writing Persuasive Essay |
| Week 7 | Assignments IN PROGRESS (30%) + Online Weekly 7 NS4: Unit 7/ An Ocean of Problems Reading One Sea Unworthy: A Personal Journey Into the Pacific Garbage Patch |
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAMINATION (09-12 November, 2026 |
| Week 9 | MIDTERM EXAMINATION (09-12 November, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Assignments IN PROGRESS (30%) + Online Weekly Lesson 8 NS4: Unit 7/ Writing a Problem-Solution Essay |
| Week 11 | Assignments IN PROGRESS (30%) + Online Weekly Lesson 9 NS4: Unit 7/ Writing a Problem-Solution Essay & Extra Materials |
| Week 12 | Assignments IN PROGRESS (30%) + Online Weekly Lesson 10 NS4: Unit 8/ Managing Your Smartphone Reading Two "Unplugging Wired Kids" & Reading Skill Identifying Referents for the Pronoun "It" & Writing A Cause-and-Effect Essay |
| Week 13 | Assignments IN PROGRESS (30%) + Online Weekly Lesson 11 NS4: Unit 8/ Writing A Cause-and-Effect Essay Revision |
| Week 14 | Assignments IN PROGRESS (30%) + Online Weekly Lesson 12 NS4: Unit 8/ Writing A Cause-and-Effect Essay & Extra Materials |
| Week 15 | FINAL EXAMINATIONS (04-15 January, 2027) |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 English, A. K. & English, M. L. NorthStar 4. Reading & Writing. 5th Ed. Pearson, 2020
- 02 ENGL142/ENGL144/ENGL146 Course Page on Moodle (http://moodle.ciu.edu.tr) for Information and Online Weekly Lessons and Materials
- 03 Pearson English Portal (login.pearson.com) for Assignments
Learning Outcomes
- L01 By the completion of the course the students will be able to extend their academic writing skills by dealing with compare/contrast/opinion essay structures.
- L02 analyze reading passages and apply necessary reading skills and techniques such as skimming, scnaning,inferring and etc.
- L03 identify the main ideas of the reading texts from the supporting details.
- L04 identify irrelevant information within paragraphs and essays and distinguish the irrelevant information within the passages.
- L05 create essay outlines and modify them in line with the given feedback.
- L06 write essays by using compare/contrast and opinion sentence structures and connectors.
- L07 process required presentation skills and perform a presentation by employing necessary presentation techniques/skills.
Program Outcomes
- P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
- P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
- P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
- P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
- P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
- P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
- P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
- P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
- P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
- P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
- P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
- P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L07 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |