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| IDE6986 | Research in Academic Writing | 3+0+0 | ECTS:7.5 | | Year / Semester | Spring Semester | | Level of Course | Third Cycle | | Status | Elective | | Department | DEPARTMENT of WESTERN LANGUAGES and LITERATURE | | Prerequisites and co-requisites | None | | Mode of Delivery | | | Contact Hours | 14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week | | Lecturer | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hasan SAĞLAMEL | | Co-Lecturer | | | Language of instruction | | | Professional practise ( internship ) | None | | | | The aim of the course: | | To provide students with an in-depth understanding of research methodologies and theories in L2 (foreign/second language) writing.
To engage students in critical analysis and evaluation of empirical research studies within the field of L2 writing.
To explore the theoretical foundations and practical applications of L2 writing, including writing processes, social and cultural contexts, feedback mechanisms, and technological tools.
To develop students' ability to apply key theoretical frameworks and concepts to practical teaching and assessment strategies in L2 writing instruction.
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| Programme Outcomes | CTPO | TOA | | Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to : | | | | PO - 1 : | learn to critically evaluate scholarly literature, identify credible sources, and synthesize information from diverse sources to support their research arguments effectively, | 8 | 3,6, | | PO - 2 : | formulate clear research questions, articulate research objectives, and develop coherent research proposals that outline the scope, methodology, and significance of their research projects, | 10 | 3,6, | | PO - 3 : | develop proficiency in academic writing conventions, including structure, style, and organization, and demonstrate the ability to draft, revise, and edit research papers that adhere to scholarly standards, | 7 | 5, | | PO - 4 : | acquire skills in selecting appropriate research methodologies, designing research questions, and planning research projects effectively. | 4 | 3,6, | | CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome | | |
| This course is designed to provide an in-depth exploration of research in L2 (foreign/second language) writing, with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of the field. The course will cover a wide range of topics related to L2 writing, including the processes of writing, the social and cultural contexts of writing, the role of feedback and assessment in writing development, and the use of technology in L2 writing.
Throughout the course, students will engage with key theoretical frameworks and debates in the field of L2 writing, as well as critically evaluate empirical research studies. The course will also provide opportunities for students to develop practical skills related to teaching and assessing L2 writing, through the analysis of student writing samples and the design of writing tasks and assessment rubrics.
By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of research in L2 writing, as well as the ability to critically evaluate and apply this research in a variety of contexts. This course is suitable for graduate students and advanced undergraduate students who have a strong foundation in the study of language and writing. The topics to be covered include:
approaches to L2 writing
the ways writing instruction is carried out
researching writing
assessment of writing
cultural diffferences in writing
how to teach writing
how to improve writing
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| Course Syllabus | | Week | Subject | Related Notes / Files | | Week 1 | Introduction, conventions of academic writing | | | Week 2 | Approaches to teaching writing | | | Week 3 | Characterization of L2 writing in the Turkish context | | | Week 4 | Perceptions of students towards (academic) writing | | | Week 5 | Perceptions of teachers towards (academic) writing | | | Week 6 | Feedback in L2 instruction (types, effectiveness, etc.) | | | Week 7 | Peer feedback in L2 writing | | | Week 8 | Population and context in L2 writing | | | Week 9 | Midterm submission | | | Week 10 | Learning and improving writing (Teaching methods and techniques) | | | Week 11 | Teaching and assessing writing (Teaching methods and techniques) | | | Week 12 | Using technology in teaching and assessing writing (Teaching methods and techniques) | | | Week 13 | Researching L2 writing (Qualitative) | | | Week 14 | Researching L2 writing (Nicel) | | | Week 15 | Culture and writing | | | Week 16 | Research paper submission | | | |
| 1 | Hyland, K. (2003). Second language writing. Cambridge University Press.
| | | 2 | Manchón, R. and Matsuda, P. (Eds.) (2016). Handbook of second and foreign language writing. De Gruyter Mouton. | | | |
| 1 | Bitchener, J., & Ferris, D. (2012). Written corrective feedback in second language acquisition and writing. Routledge. | | | 2 | Casanave, C. P. (2004). Controversies in second language writing: Dilemmas and decisions in research and instruction. The University of Michigan Press.
| | | 3 | Hyland, K. (2009). Teaching and researching writing (second Ed.). Pearson Education. | | | |
| Method of Assessment | | Type of assessment | Week No | Date | Duration (hours) | Weight (%) | | Mid-term exam | 9 | | | 30 | | In-term studies (second mid-term exam) | 12 | | | 20 | | End-of-term exam | 16 | | | 50 | | |
| Student Work Load and its Distribution | | Type of work | Duration (hours pw) | No of weeks / Number of activity | Hours in total per term | | Yüz yüze eğitim | 3 | 14 | 42 | | Sınıf dışı çalışma | 5 | 14 | 70 | | Arasınav için hazırlık | 3 | 9 | 27 | | Arasınav | 5 | 2 | 10 | | Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık | 2 | 14 | 28 | | Dönem sonu sınavı | 5 | 1 | 5 | | Total work load | | | 182 |
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